Hawaii State Public Library System – Pearl City Library

I’m over here at the library it’s 9:37am. The library is supposed to open at 9am. I have to print something really fast. But the LIBRARY ISN’T OPEN. Now I have to go to Waipahu library and come back to pearl city. Can you tell I’m irritated?!! I would so give this library 0 stars if I could.

The lady at the reference section was quite rude to me and gave me the attitude when I simply ask a simple question.
Disappointing. Makes me feel unwelcome, even in a library!

My go-​to public library that I have relied on most because of its location and because of it’s size. It’s a fairly large library, with a half lower level. The tables are located on the lower level with lots of open and available power outlets. They also provide free wifi for cardholder members. Bring a jacket if you plan on staying for a while. It can get pretty cold. No drinks allowed other than water. The best day to come is on a Monday or Tuesday (They close at 8pm).

Pearl City Library is by far one of my favorite libraries ever. They have knowledgeable and friendly staff, books, CD’s, audiobooks that you can borrow for free and DVD’s that you can rent for $ 1 per week. Which is a steal! And they’re open on Sundays!
Love this library!

Unilocal 365 CHALLENGE 2014−(319÷365) «My Local Library Back In The Day»
It has been more than 20 years since I stepped foot in this library and it seems like nothing has changed! Yes, it ‘s kinda outdated as far as looks go, but it serves it’s purpose providing everyone with books, videos, and even internet use on their computers which is what we came here for.
This is one of the few libraries that are also open on a Sunday which is very cool, especially if you need resources or extra study time here, whereas other libraries would be closed. Crowds are another thing that you really don’t have to deal with either.
Great place to get your smarts on, or even spend some quality time with the kids… ALOHA!!!
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You can never judge a book by it’s cover. Yes, I did judge Pearl City library as run down library so I used to drive to Waipahu library for better selection of children’s books in the past.
Pearl City library is one of the library that opens on a Sunday. That’s a big plus and convenient for my children and it’s not overly crowded.
This library also has a big selection of DVDs and K-​drama that you can rent for $ 1 for 1 whole week. That’s a good deal! They also have some current music CDs that I have borrowed in the past and I think that was free of charge. If I remember correctly.
Left side of the entrance, books and CDs are for sell/​donation (not related to the library).
Another perk is their big parking lot. You don’t have to worry about finding parking. It’s free of course.
Many libraries are getting the make over recent year like Aiea. Maybe Pearl City is next. Until then, I will enjoy Pearl City library for what it is.

I love libraries… maybe I should work in one? :)
I’ve come to the Pearl City library since I was a little kid when my mom brought me down for the summer reading program. Sure it looks dated. I think it looks exactly how it looked when I used to come as a child (at least the children’s section). It’s a large library and the librarians are fairly friendly. I’ve never had any issues with any one of them. A perk for me is that they are open late on Monday and Tuesday (until 8pm) and open on Sundays (Yay for being able to return overdue items). They have a pretty good selection of books for sale that I like to check out on occasion. They even have sales on the already cheap books :)
Only downside is some of the parking stalls seem a bit tight :(

The YA section is seriously lacking, they are SO OUTDATED! I usually go out of my way to almost any other library

My family and I are big fans of libraries. Although we live in town, we sometimes make the effort to drive to this particular location because it’s OPEN ON SUNDAYS!!! All the libraries in our area are closed on Sundays, so this is a nice option if our schedule doesn’t allow us to get to the library on Saturday. The location is also convenient as it allows us to combine a library trip with other errands in the area (shopping at Walmart, Sams Club, BabysRUs, lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings, etc.)

This library has an above average children’s area. I like it for its mix of stuffed animals, puzzles and grouping of child size tables to do busy work or book-​looking at.
We have attended a few storytimes and a special puppet program at this branch.
This branch also has a fairly good feel of separation from the rest of the library since there is a foyer and ramp separating the building into upper and lower. Although, a suggestion I have for location of storytime would be to actually hold it within the children’s section. It seems distracting to the other patrons to be right in the middle of the adult sections quite near to the desks with computers.
Chances are I will revisit this branch again because it’s not too far off the beaten path for us and it is one of the few branches open on a Sunday.

I grew up coming here every weekend and picking out a stack of books almost as tall as I was! They have a great children’s room and young adult section where I spent HOURS and HOURS doing research for school and reading all the books IN THE WORLD!
Lately I’ve been coming here to pound out my writing for NaNoWriMo and I’m happy to report they now have specially designated laptop tables where you can plug in if your laptop’s low on battery. (But you must actively be on the laptop as it’s charging)
Libraries are a sacred space for me where I can lose myself in the possibilities of a different life. I can become a gourmet cook, fashionista, expert on C++ and Cisco networking, or travel through time & space to see ancient civilizations or discover new worlds!
I also love that this library is open on Sundays because hanging out at a library is MY idea of a Sunday Funday! Yes, I know this makes me a capital N Nerd… so what?
While this branch is one of my favorites I want to express my love for our entire Hawaii Public Library system because it is an incredible system that allows us to borrow books from any library across the STATE for no extra cost! That’s right they will ship a book that is not available on your island to you for free!
They also have ebooks & e-​audiobooks that we can download onto our own personal devices to enjoy! (Again FREE!)
The library is really a great resource for everyone and it’s important that we continue to support them by just checking out books and encouraging others to do the same! (and if you’re an insatiable reader like I am you’ll most likely save a pile of money by borrowing books instead of buying them!)

I love this library! Friendly staff, spacious study area, numerous computers with online access, laptop charging station, convenient parking, dependable security (that hush noisy patrons often), staff that aren’t so grumpy/​mean (like the ones at SALT LAKE PUBLIC LIBRAY who yell at you for accidentally bringing bottled water into the library to mollify your coughing fits).
LOVE IT!

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Pearl City Library is loud with storytelling, keyboard punching, people constantly walking-​by and talking. The noise is similar to a bar… on a Sunday night!(with Monday a holiday) And it gets better, Pearl City Library lacks privacy. I feel naked when I’m reading. The reason is that the reading tables and chairs are positioned in the middle of the building. I suggest Pearl City Library have a quiet room
and or out-​of-​the way cubicles
to give people an option to move into a quieter and more private area.
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This place is awesome. It’s the second largest library (the main library in town in the largest) on the island. I love coming here for books and the staff is generally helpful. You gotta love the library staff. It’s such an interesting mixture of quirky introverted personalities… some are not though, and some are very talkative and very informative. A great resourceful place. If you’re in the Pearl City area, this is a great place to stop by for some fun home reading. I personally love picking up cookbooks and children’s books.

Quiet, good selection of Asian books and magazines

My first time to Pearl City Public Library was for an exam I needed proctored. The proctor was very nice and he hooked me up with my very own library card! I feel like I belong to something great as the newest member of Hawaii Public Library System. The proctor scheduling was very easy, and the fee was very reasonable ($ 10). I look forward to the renewed feelings of childhood that await me upon my return to this library.

I love to take my kids to this library. There’s lots of parking & they have a storytime/​craft session on Wed’s. They have a huge selection & the children’s librarians are very helpful & pleasant. The workers are nice too. Live in Aiea but prefer this library over Aiea’s (small, no parking).

Have good memories of this library growing up in Pearl City. Bring my kids here now & still enjoy spending time looking for books/​videos. Tonight a young girl working the juvenile section went out of her way to assist me in getting video rental information. Taught me how to navigate on their website & made sure I left satisfied. Very touched & grateful for such personal, sincere attention. Outstanding commitment to service!

I have to say the Hawaii Library system has the worst hours I have ever seen. Some are closed on the weekend, when the kids are out of school, and this one often does not open until noon, again, not helpful. I will say the kids section is good but many of the books are so battered and torn they need to be retired. Also, one of the women who works there at the checkout is super rude so don’t expect a greeting, she will just stare at you until you gove her your card. Good enough for government work, I suppose.

i think they have one of the best kids sections… in regards to books. not facilities. pearl city public library is definitely old, and it’s evidently taking a toll on the building. i think their selection of audio books is pretty good. parking is pretty good. it’s hardly ever crowded here, so i like that a lot. i wish they had a better newspaper reference section.