This library has gone down hill. Hardly anyone uses it, mostly using the computers. What a waste,…read moreyou hardly see many cars in the parking lot except for the workers in the back part of the lot or when the YMCA overflow parks there. There seemed to be more programs or community activities there before. I guess the head librarian has changed.

Cute little neighborhood library. The staff is very friendly. I would recommend placing your books…read moreon hold online first so that you can ensure that you will have the books that you want to borrow. Putting it on hold online means that they will get your book from whichever library location has it and will bring it to the location nearest you. Extremely convenient.

Renewal was quick and easy. Love the baby/ kid reading section for my busy toddler. The app makes…read moreit easier to renew books without going in (learned that from the staff- thank you!!) and will return as soon as my son is tired of the books we borrowed

I have a toddler very intrigued by books. Instead of buying more books, we figured we could…read moreparticipate in our local library system. We decided to stop by this location since they are open on Saturdays. It was a quiet morning and the library itself was also very quiet. They are limiting the number of visitors in order to be considerate of COVID-19 procedures. Everyone on staff was extremely helpful and kind. I applied for a library card on the spot and took less than 5 minutes. They have a great selection and process. Whenever a book is taken off the shelf, you place it into a bin to be disinfected and stored. All-in-all, thankful to have a great library.

Back in early February 2026 on my way out of the library, I took the time to check out the exhibit…read moreon display in the lobby area. Taking a closer look, the images portrayed the Filipinos' intense displeasure of the Marcos regime, by organizing the "People Power Revolution", which eventually exiled Ferdinand an Imelda to Hawaii because of their close friendship with then-Governor George Ariyoshi. Some local Fiipinos weren't exactly thrilled to have him here either. PS If I got anything wrong here, please comment below. Mahalo.

The State Library is just east of Iolani Palace and is the central library for the Hawaii State…read morePublic Library system. Hawaii is the only state with a state library system. The Greco-Roman State Library building was funded by a $100,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie. The building was designed by Mrs. Carnegie's brother, Henry Whitfield. The building has copper doors and a green tiled roof. The 20,000 square foot building opened in 1913 and housed historical Hawaiian collections in addition to other literature. The building was expanded in 1927 with design by Charles Dicky to add space and enclose the courtyard. The central courtyard with gardens in the building provides a beautiful area to read and enjoy the tropical weather. Several pieces of Hawaiian art hang in the foyer and on other library walls. The collection is divided into Children's, Young Adult and Adult sections. I found books unique to Hawaiian culture. Some stack areas are closed off for some reason and require assistance to access. The staff is aloha friendly and eager to assist. They eagerly provided me with information about the library. A unique feature of the library is the presence of a US Passport office. Visitors can apply for and renew passports here. While functional, the library could use some restoration and refresh. The building was named to the National Register in 1982. There is limited metered street parking in front of the building. I did not see a dedicated lot, but there may be one.

Library services in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Since I signed up for our local Summer Reading Program (June 1 to July 31, 2026), I thought that I should look for a good book or two to read. I think I used to visit Liliha Library with my mom and three sisters. I should ask them - because I'm sure that we went to the main library by 'Iolani Palace. I'm not sure about Liliha Library. Parking here is much better than at the main Library. Just drive up the ramp and park on the upper level for free, then walk down the stairs. There are a couple of ADA stalls on the ground floor, at the entrance. The interior has been nicely renovated. It's spacious, clean, and bright. I really liked the Chinese area and noticed that there are Chinese decorations on some of the signs - like the ones for the restrooms! Service was very helpful and efficient. I was asked if I needed help. I said that I was looking for the Hawaiian word of the week. It's part of the activities os the Summer Reading Program. The librarian pointed to a table and walked me over. Ooh... Besides the word of the week, there was a BINGO card for extra prizes and entries into the drawing for the trip on Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines! Yay! For sure, I'll be back for the next word of the week and maybe one of the free classes. One of the BINGO activities is to attend a program at the library, so... I'll return soon!

Nice place to retreat and do some catch up work. Parking is upstairs with access to the front…read morelibrary via stairs from the rooftop parking. Internet is stable for spreadsheets/slide deck editing and also emails. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Only drawback is they shut off the internet 10 minutes prior to the library closing. Overall, it was a nice experience and will definitely swing back if quiet space is needed!

One of the best public libraries in Hawaii! Not only is it fairly new but, we love the Librarian…read morehere, Ms. Sasha! There's always something for all ages going on! They have monthly craft events, movie nights and more! We especially love Wednesday story time. There's lots of space for little ones with singing, dancing, a craft and of course book reading. Every 1st Wednesday they have puzzles and STEM toys out for little ones to play. Lastly, for older kids and adults, they offer all kinds of reading challenges some through logging books manually, some through the Beanstack app. Currently, during the Olympics, they have a reading challenge where you earn medals! They also have another challenge where you log books to earn prizes. Most recently, we participated in therapets event where you could read to a therapy dog. My daughter loved petting all the dogs and getting to know them! Overall, we absolutely love learning, reading, and playing at the library! Overall, we love learning, reading, and playing here!

Such a great community resource. It's not the biggest library, but the facility feels newer and…read morewell maintained. The staff are always kind, welcoming, and helpful! I've especially loving participating in their summer reading challenge and seeing all the activities they put together for the community.

What a great library!!! In general I feel Oah'u has a really terrific library system- pretty old…read moreschool, but that's AOK. Kaimuki's branch is nicely organized and has a good array of activities for children.

The parking lot is a bit interesting as it wraps around the back of the building. The spots…read moredirectly under the library are very tight so be careful! There is also a drive up book drop off that's convenient and some street parking right by the entrance but beware there are some tow away zone times. This location just got a self service kiosk which was really quick and easy to use. I just scanned my card and then scanned my book and I was done! I tried to get my baby a library card but they said she had to sign for it. Oh well, something to do when she gets older! They have a great summer reading program with incentives and prizes for kids and adults. Can't wait until next year's one!

The Hawai`i Public Library system is one of the best uses of tax dollars: truly a democratic…read moreeducational hub for our community. Mānoa Public Library has been my library since childhood, even though I no longer live in the neighborhood, and the staff knows our family, since we are long-time regulars! The current building is its third incarnation, built on the site of the original It's got two book drops, one near the library entrance, and one at the end of the U-shaped covered parking lot. On the ground floor, you'll find a magazine swap table. The library itself, along with restrooms, and a conference room, is on the second floor, and you can access it via stairs or the elevator. As you ascend, you'll see a lovely cast-glass sculpture, "The Spirit of Mānoa: In the Light of Day," by Rick Mills, sunlight illuminating the greens and blues of its rugged pieces. To the right of the upstairs entrance, you'll see a small Friends of the Library book sale, offering paperbacks, hardbacks, DVDs, and CDs for cheap. Bibliophiles will often find treasures there in the form of like-new hardback copies of recent literary fiction: $1 for a book?! Whatta deal! Mānoa Library itself is very spacious and quiet, with cold AC, a nice reading area for kids and study/reading tables, a well-curated YA new books display, an extensive cookbook and crafts book collection, free Wi-Fi, and the option to self-checkout or check out at the circulation counter. Should this library branch NOT have your desired book on the shelves, avail yourself of the FREE service to place a hold on your desired reading online and pick it up at the library branch of your choice! Something else that the public may not be aware of is the community programming, special events, and reading programs offered year-round, but especially during the summer: great for parents with school-age kids. Should you not want to visit the physical library or like the convenience of reading on a device? Take advantage of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers, which you can also borrow and read...no late fees! Finally, the library isn't JUST for reading. In the Ewa/mauka corner of the library, you'll find the DVD/CD collection, and you can also stream movies using the online service Kanopy. You can also borrow ukuleles--seriously! (I'm shocked that this particular library branch has not received five stars, given its heavy community use. I've always found its staff and security courteous and welcoming, and that's been true at all the library branches I've visited.)

Love this library. It is the most convenient one for me-- the location, the hours, the parking…read more(including street and at Mānoa Marketplace), and the awesome self-checkout stations! The librarians are wonderful too. There's been a turnover in recent years but they're just as warm, kind, and helpful. They have fun seasonal programs. The kid and I used to do the summer reading challenges and we'd claim fun prizes. Should do that again! OG members who have the red library card can keep it, (I think maybe until the account expires? I can't recall.) if you want the new blue one with the fancy logo you'd have to sign up for a new account. But who wants to memorize a new number?! Yesterday I went in on a whim to ask abt my account (I wasn't able to log in online a week or so ago). Didn't have my card OR ID (smh) but the librarians could look up my account via my account number. But of course the minute I confidently said I have it memorized i couldn't say it. (SMH again) Thankfully I have my app on the phone which has the barcode, but I had to log on to the library WIFI to access it (thank goodness for prefilled userid and password). Long story short, both librarians accommodated my situation and helped me borrow books and cancel requests etc. i realized later I can cancel the requests myself on the computers (which was how I placed the requests in the first place SMH x3) and via the self-service machine! Because you can enter the account number manually. Anyway. Best library. Cool a/c. Lots of tables and computers (I saw an uncle playing solitaire). Very quiet and calm, until I came along, that is.

Library services in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. The McCully-Moiliili Library was closed for a while for renovation. Now that it's open again, I wanted to take a look. The entrance to the free covered parking is on Algaroba Street. I didn't see any homeless people in the area as stated in other reviews. Service was odd. I tried to used the Family Restroom, but it seemed to be locked. I asked the library staff if I needed a key. The staff pointed in another direction and said that the restroom was there. Ok... I caught the elevator upstairs where the Adult Section is. I didn't find the book I wanted, but did see a Korean Department! Lots of patrons were using the computers at desks and others were at tables - sitting and reading. Downstairs was a spacious area for children to listen to stories or for groups to do performances. Overall, it was a clean, organized, bright place! I'll be back!

Have been borrowing ebooks for years with my Hawaii State library card, without going into the…read morelibrary. Surprised when I received notice that my library card was expired and needed to be renewed in person. Easily made down to the McCully Moiliili library where I found the renewal process easy and quick. While there enjoyed seeing how nice the last renovation was. Reminded how many services there are to the public. I actually read a hardcopy of newspaper! Found some DVDs to rent... oldies but goodies yet I had never seen them before! Stayed to play on my phone a little as I was few minutes early for next appointment. Enjoyed the air conditioning! Thanked the nice staff at the library for their hard work. It was a fun and informative field trip to the library! Almost forgot how convenient they are!

Enjoying the Pearl City library so much more. There are interesting workshops and the staff is…read moremuch easier to talk to. Entered the reading contest for the summer. Its called Umeke Kaeo and the prizes include a McDonalds dessert, resuseable straw and a library bento box. I chose the minute total way since its easier to use the Umeke Kaeo app timer. The app u must download is called Beanstack. The items I received are in the pictures below.

I definitely like this library. It's pretty big and has several tables throughout the library. The…read morelady up front assisted me in getting a library card. I just had to fill out the application. I finally got a card after almost three years of living here lol It's definitely worth it because I can check out books, DVDs, and pretty much anything they offer in the library. I know it's old school but us older generation still comes to the library to read books. I enjoy a wide variety of books including mystery and suspense. I like books that keep me reading. Plenty of parking right up front and the restrooms are right near the entrance/exit. I would come back over and over to see what interesting books are available.