McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library

🏢 Hawaiʻi State Public Library System — Oʻahu

McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library

A two-story neighborhood anchor on South King Street in the multicultural McCully-Mōʻiliʻili district, this branch reopened in 2022 after a $2 million renovation and is home to the library system's largest Korean-language collection.

📞 808-973-1099🌐 librarieshawaii.org

🕑 Library Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9am–4pm
Wednesday 9am–4pm
Thursday 12pm–7pm
Friday 11am–4pm
Saturday 9am–4pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 2211 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96826

Phone: 808-973-1099

Website: librarieshawaii.org

📖 About McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library

McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library opened on November 22, 1969, in a two-story building designed by architect Robert Matsushita. After more than fifty years of service, the branch closed for a $2 million state-funded renovation and reopened on June 3, 2022, with a new circulation desk, an enhanced interactive children's area, a refreshed lobby, and upgraded lighting and meeting spaces. Reflecting the neighborhood's diversity, its second floor houses the Korean Library Foundation, which maintains the largest Korean-language collection in the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System.

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • Home to the largest Korean-language collection in HSPLS (Korean Library Foundation, 2nd floor)
  • Reopened June 2022 after a $2 million renovation, including a new interactive children's area
  • Two-story branch opened in 1969, serving the diverse McCully-Mōʻiliʻili community for 50+ years

📱 Free with a Hawaiʻi State Public Library Card

Any Hawaiʻi resident can get an HSPLS card free (visitors can buy a 3-month card) and unlock:

📚 Libby / OverDriveeBooks & audiobooks free with your HSPLS library card.
🎞 KanopyStream films & documentaries free with your card.
📰 New York Times DigitalFree online access to The New York Times through HSPLS.
📶 Wi-Fi & databasesFree Wi-Fi, public computers, and research databases.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why was McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library closed and when did it reopen?

The branch underwent a $2 million, state-funded renovation — covering roof and water-damage repairs, new lighting, a new circulation desk, and an upgraded children's area — and reopened to the public on June 3, 2022, after an extended closure.

Does this library have Korean-language materials?

Yes. The second floor is home to the Korean Library Foundation, which maintains the largest Korean-language collection in the entire Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, reflecting the multicultural character of the McCully-Mōʻiliʻili neighborhood.

How old is the McCully-Mōʻiliʻili library building?

The two-story building, designed by architect Robert Matsushita, opened on November 22, 1969, and has served the community for more than fifty years, most recently modernized in the 2022 renovation.

✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.


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