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.

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!

Shhhhhhh!!... As…read moreit's been awhile since I've stepped foot in a library and I don't know why as I do love a place to relax and get work done while my phone as gone through a day of use it also needed some recharging as well badly. Looking around some libraries as closed at 4pm but this Aiea location was open until 7pm that made it very convenient as I do see many use it for various reasons. Parking lot in the back is quite large and had no problems finding a spot while the restrooms are outside for public use is very nice as well. As i entered found it so nice and spacious with lots of tables though many spots are taken for the ones that needed outlets to work I did end up finding more designated tables and outlets use to charge is very cool. The vibe here is very relaxing and now will keep libraries in mind for times that I do need to sit and relax along with a restroom break as well all provided to the public is something we all need to remember. Thank you!

Has ample parking. The hours improved to meet my needs for book information for classes. Has a…read morelarge bathroom area for men and women. Has a security guard. Most important is that I can find the reference material i need to wrote papers

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.

I like this library because of its size, amount of seating options, ac, and friendly librarian. The…read moredownside is the bathroom seems to always be out of order and once when some adult companions of the library came in, they were loud but it was okay?? My kids even said "I thought we were supposed to use our quiet voices in the library?"

I liked this library. It was pretty huge. Hubby needed to print a label so he can return his…read morepackage. It cost a small change to print out documents. It cost 15 cents per page. The library has computers you can use for a limited time. As you enter, it's like going through security. There's a metal detector at the door which is the only entrance/exit to the library. There's also a lady that sits right next to the metal detector. Feels like you're in prison lol I honestly didn't know it was that ghetto at some libraries. Better safe than sorry right? I still liked this library. The restrooms were near the entrance/exit. To he restrooms were also clean. A major plus. There's metered parking in the front but towards the back is free parking. There's also a security guard inside the building before the library. I can see why people can get lost. Lol

Ewa Beach public library is at the end of Campbell High Schools campus, fenced off. The front sign…read morecaught my attention...it needs a makeover. The library is old but nostalgic looking. The ceiling lights remind me of my grandma's old living room! There's useful resources when entering like bus routes, tax forms, the new ENV sewer credit application, etc. The library is organized & reference signs are clear. It's quiet (like it should be). There's computer areas, charging station, children's room, another room in back, a meeting room for activities/games, that you could also rent. There's a atrium (or something like that - see pic). There's free weekly activities for the communitiy to join (what we waiting for)! The staff is friendly and explanatory. Tips: Cash or checks only! Hot list books & DVD's are 1 week rental, all other books, even ukulele's can rent 3 weeks and return to any state public library! You can also do Self checkout if you feeling anti social. Speaking of, it's Mental Health Awareness month & they caringly put out resources, pamphlets & book suggestions to help with that Happy reading!

Even though this is an older building with a limited staff, they do a great job with their…read moreresources. They have a surprisingly good book selection for kids books. The librarians are so caring and helpful. When I had a problem with my account they went above and beyond to solve it.

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.

This is the first public library I've been to on the island since moving here. It's a bit on the…read moresmaller side compared to the ones I've frequented on the mainland, but it's better than not having one nearby at all. I love taking my boys here in the morning, there's no crowd and we pretty much have the whole kid/teen section to ourselves. It's calm, quiet, and peaceful. The only downside are the chapter books for my two older boys, all of which they have already read prior to moving here or have no interest in (girl books).

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.

Best cozy library in the system. Despite its relatively small size, the current readings available…read moreare top notch, esp. since they're leased (I believe) so are really up-to-date. The modest physical size belies its welcoming ambiance and is bright, tastefully decorated, and perfect for deep studying at the privacy carrels. The book collection, as mentioned, is always current and interlibrary loans are available island-wide from the Marine Base Hawaii, Joint base Hickam and Pearl Harbor libraries. I've always been able to borrow NY Times best sellers if not within my visitation then shortly thereafter. I utilize this library's online reservation system, so far limited to this library and Yano library at Schofield Barracks, and the wait times are quite reasonable. I do a lot of research utilizing the online resources, especially for high-priced subscriptions as Wall St. Journal, Consumer Reports, Morningstar et al. The website is always current and well organized with a wealth of activities and programs for all ages and interests ranging from book clubs, children live shows, story times, movies and more. Saving the best for the last, the staff are so approachable and knowledgeable going out of their way to offer the highest level of library service. In summary, the best kept secret library resource in town, bar none.

Unfortunately this library is extremely neglected. Primarily around the cubbies on the right side…read moreof the library when you enter. It's not a good place to study if you dislike roaches, spiders or centipedes. I used to come here consistently in November and December of 2021 to study for a major exam. It was my best option, since state libraries get very cold. Every day of November and December, the insects seemed to multiply- one time a centipede even crawled on my toe. And I chose to ignore it at that time. Today, March 2022, I came to study again for a minor exam and the problem seems to have gotten worse. It looks like insects are just constantly swept to the side, month after month! But that's just my speculation. I made sure to get pictures so that hopefully someone can do something about this gross problem. Even the bathroom sign says the trash isn't taken out every day. Gross!

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!

The other library I frequent the most was closed, therefore came to this one instead…read more Getting to the location on a busy Thursday afternoon along with finding parking on the rooftop was okay, but I wish they had signs to tell us that there was a staircase located across from where my family and I parked, instead of walking the same way we drove in. Once inside though, we were amazed of how spacey and organized it was. My husband and I were very pleased with the various selection of books for our boys that we never saw at the other location. We definitely outdid ourselves with the amount we all borrowed.