Hawaii Libraries

‘Keep The Doors Open!’ is an ambitious, state-wide campaign launched by The Hawaii State Public Library System and the Friends of the Library of Hawaii to keep the doors of all of Hawaii’s public libraries open. The library budget has been cut so severely that every library has had to cut back its staff and its services. “We are asking every resident of Hawai‘i to donate at least $3 to help us meet this additional budget reduction of $3 million.”

“We know that each community values its library as an important resource, and the Friends of the Library of Hawaii wants to ensure that no community loses its library,” said Susan Li, president of the Friends of the Library of Hawaii. “We believe that communities will do whatever is necessary to keep their libraries open, and so we are turning to all of you throughout the state to be part of this fundraising effort.”

There are several ways to donate:
1. Send cash or a check payable to FLH to Friends of the Library of Hawaii with “Keep the Doors Open!” in the memo line. Address: 690 Pohukaina St., Honolulu, HI 96813
2. Visit the Friends Web site and make a donation on line using your credit card.
3. Call the Friends office at 536-4174 and use your credit card over the phone.
4. Visit any branch of Bank of Hawaii and tell them you’d like to make a donation to the Keep the Doors Open!

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