HI SB2147

Designates the first Friday in February of each year as "Love My Library Day" in Hawaii, adding a new section to Chapter 8 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.

The designated day is explicitly not a state holiday and shall not be construed as one.

Hawaii operates the only statewide public library system in the United States, providing services including computer and broadband access, cultural programming, early literacy support, and job-seeking resources.

According to cited statistics, approximately 90% of public libraries help patrons access government services like voter registration and tax forms, and 76% of Americans reported visiting a library in the past year (over 1.3 billion total visits).

The bill takes effect upon approval by the governor.