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MARCH 15, 2023
STATE REP. CORY CHUN
Pearl City Library To Undergo Renovation, Expansion
Pearl City Public Library is planning for a renovation and expansion, which include facility upgrades, a community learning center/multipurpose room and early learning spaces. PHOTO COURTESY STATE REP. CORY CHUN
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I want to share some ex- citing news regarding Pearl City Public Li-
brary opened, the population of Pearl City was roughly 19,600. Today, the popula- tion is nearly 45,000. As a pressing community need, Pearl City Public Library is currently undergoing plans for renovation and expansion within the Hawai‘i State Pub- lic Library System.
ering areas. The proposed plans also look at the feasibil- ity of integrating early learn- ing spaces. The library would expand an additional 10,000 square feet from its current footprint to more than 24,000 square feet total.
formation on the community meetings, make sure to visit the library for more updates.
brary. The library is a true gem in our community, pro- viding access to knowledge and resources. It opened on Nov. 15, 1969, as Pearl City Regional Library. Since then, it has served thousands of residents from keiki to kūpu- na. The library is currently around 14,000 square feet and is one of the largest pub- lic libraries on O‘ahu.
The new project would not only modernize the current li- brary and provide much need- ed facility upgrades, but it would also add a community learning center/multipurpose room to add even more flex- ibility into the current space and create meeting and gath-
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System has started the preliminary environmen- tal assessment review process and will be seeking com- munity input in the coming months. I would encourage you to participate in the pro- cess to learn about the plans and provide feedback about the project. For additional in-
I am excited to see the proj- ect continue to move forward and encourage the communi- ty to support the project. Ma- halo to my predecessors at the Legislature for securing the funding and former Gov. Da- vid Ige’s administration for releasing the funding for this project.
As our beloved library ages, it is time for it to modernize and expand. In 1970, the year after the li-
Contact state Rep. Cory Chun (District 35 – portions of Pearl City) at 808-586- 6170 or repchun@capitol. hawaii.gov.
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