Hawai'i State Library

By Haellyn

  • Honolulu Library and Reading Room Association founded

    The Honolulu Library and Reading Room Association (HLRRA) is founded. Building opened in March. (Date not exact.)

  • Carnegie grant received

    HLRRA and Governor Walter J. Frear receive $100,000 Carnegie grant for public library. (Date not exact.)

  • Hawai'i State Library opens

    Hawai'i State Library opens to men, women, and children.

  • County library branches begin developing

    County library branches begin developing. (Date not exact.)

  • Hawai'i Library Association (HLA) formed

    Hawai'i Library Association formed. (Date not exact.)

  • HLA becomes chapter of ALA

    Hawai'i Library Association becomes a chapter of the American Library Association in March. (Date not exact.)

  • Two wings added to library

    Two wings are added to the library building, expanding its size and forming an open-air courtyard. (Date not exact.)

  • Friends of the Library formed

    Friends of the Library formed. (Date not exact.)

  • HLRRA and Friends of the Library combine

    HLRRA and Friends of the Library combine into The Friends of the Library of Hawai'i. (Date not exact.)

  • Statewide system develops

    Statewide system develops. (Date not exact.)

  • Statewide children's program starts

    Statewide children's program starts. (Date not exact.)