Where to Donate Books in Hawaii (Honolulu)
These are all the places where you can donate your books in Honolulu.
At the moment, our guide is limited to ‘the big island’. If you know of any other places throughout Hawaii that accept book donations of any type, please let me know and I will hasten to add them to the list!
Hawaii Literacy
Donation Type: Drop off
Location: 245 N Kukui St, #202, Honolulu, HI 96817
Hours: 9am-4pm Monday to Friday
Type of Books Accepted: Phonics comics, BOB book sets, Usborne books, Hawaiian or Oceanic-themed books, locally published books, Hyperion books for kids, Little Critter, animal/shark/dinosaur books, ocean books, seek and find books, as well as non-fiction and sports books for adults
Type of Books Not Accepted: Books in used condition, should be like-new
Website: Hawaii Literacy
How to Donate
Please call Hawaii Literacy before donating, as they need to ensure someone will be there to collect your books. You can call them at: 808 537 6706.
They accept a range of books for both kids and adults. The organization does request books are in a new or like-new condition, as they will be used in literacy programs.
How They Help
Hawaii Literacy runs 5 programs that focus on improving the literacy skills of both children and adults. They pair reading tutors with adults such as immigrants who are trying to learn English as a new language, and run a popular Bookmobile for families that travels weekly to all sorts of destinations from the Wai’anae Coast to South Kona.
This is a great opportunity to help a local nonprofit dedicated to literacy!
Friends of the Hawaii Library
Donation Type: Drop off
Warehouse Location: 501 Summer St., Honolulu 96817
Hours: Appointment
Other Locations: Local branches may accept donations, please see their website for details.
Type of Books Accepted: Books for any age range. Any Hawaiiana and Pacific books or materials are also accepted.
Type of Books Not Accepted: Magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias, medical/law journals over 5 years old, travel books over 10 years old, government reports/binders
Website: Friends of the Hawaii Library
How to Donate
The main warehouse location above takes books between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday. Use the appointment form link located on this web page to book a slot. This helps them prepare for your donation.
Select local library branches may take donations. As there are a massive 51 branches, the Friends ask you to check with each branch before donating.
Assistance League of Hawaii
Donation Type: Drop off
Location: 1505 Young Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
Hours: 9:30am-1pm Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9:30am-3pm Saturday
Type of Books Accepted: Any books in good condition
Type of Books Not Accepted: Encyclopedias
Website: Assistance League Hawaii
How to Donate
Books can be dropped off during the usual Thrift Shop hours stated above.
We hope you’ve gathered the information you need to help these deserving institutions on the big island through your donations. As I mentioned, if there are any spots to donate on other islands, I am happy to add these.