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Committees approve 'Love My Library Day' bill with amendments
Summary
HB 2001, designating the first Friday of February as 'Love My Library Day,' received support from the Hawaii Public Library System, students and library advocates; the committee passed the bill with amendments to make it effective upon approval.
The committee considered HB 2001 to designate the first Friday of February each year as 'Love My Library Day.' Representatives of the Hawaii Public Library System and community supporters said the designation would celebrate libraries' role as low‑barrier public spaces providing technology access, educational support and community connections.
Melanie Dusack (testifying remotely) said "Libraries are such an important part of our communities here in Hawaii," and Sarah Hansen, a graduate student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, urged that recognition matters for sustaining and investing in libraries. The committee moved to decision making and recommended passage with amendments; members recorded aye votes and adopted the bill with amendments that make the designation effective upon approval.
Committee members described the designation as symbolic but meaningful for sustaining public recognition of libraries' community role.
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