Is the Hawaii Public Library open?
As the Hawaii State Public Library System begins to reopen in a safe and healthy manner, the following temporary hours will be in place for providing services….Island of Hawaii.
| Library | Pahoa |
|---|---|
| Sunday | CLOSED |
| Monday | 12:00pm-4:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-4:00pm |
How many public libraries are in Hawaii?
51 branches
The Hawaii State Public Library System is the only statewide public library system in the United States. We have 51 branches throughout 6 islands….All 51 branches.
| Island | Library | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | Honokaa Public Library | 808-775-8881 |
| Hawaii | Kailua-Kona Public Library | 808-327-4327 |
| Hawaii | Keaau Public and School Library | 808-982-4281 |
Where do you park for the Hawaii State Library?
Hawaii State Library Parking
- Free of charge – up to 8h. 3 min walk – 250 South King Street.
- Meter. 2 min walk – 957 Punchbowl Street.
- Meter. <1 min walk – 1151 Punchbowl Street.
How long can you hold a book at the library?
Circulating books are the most common — these books may leave the library and be checked out for up to three (3) weeks. They may also be renewed twice for three (3) weeks each, as long as no one else is waiting for the book. This means that, in total, a book could be checked out for up to nine (9) weeks.
How long does it take to get a book on hold?
Holds for items that have available copies (on the shelf in a branch) are filled within 3-4 days. The average time to fill a hold is 22 days, however, popular materials may take longer.
Do you have to return books to the same library?
If you take a book (or two) from a library, you do not need to return that exact book. However, in order to keep the little library full of good choices for the whole neighborhood, the next time you swing by the library bring a few books to share.
Do libraries get books before they are released?
But, as we learned before, most libraries order the books and get them ahead of time, ready for release day, so the books are already in the system.
What does it mean to place a hold on a library book?
When you discover a book you are eager to read, it can be a huge buzzkill when you can’t find it on the library shelf! Did you know you can request that a hold be put on the book for you? This means that if the book is on the shelf at another branch library, it will be sent to the branch of your choice to be picked up.
What happens if someone uses your library card?
Last Updated: Sep 10, 2018 850. If you suspect someone is using your library card number – whether to use a computer or to check out library materials – report it to library staff and ask for a new PIN/password.
Can you use Libby without a library card?
Yes, you’ll need a library card for each library you want to borrow from. You can add multiple libraries to Libby, and you can even add multiple cards for each library. Each library has their own guidelines for getting a card.