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Learning Commons & Library - Finals Countdown & Finals Week icon

Finals Countdown begins Monday, May 4th! To help students de-stress, we've organized a few activities! Please share our event schedule with your students:

  • May 4-15 (Monday - Friday), 8am - 5pm: FREE snacks & de-stressing activities at the library's circulation desk. Snacks are funded by ASUH - Leeward CC. Validated Leeward CC ID required.
  • May 5-7 & May 11-13: Mindful Studying with LCC Mental Health at the Learning Resource Center (LRC), located in the library. Snacks, drinks, and fun activities!
    • May 5 (Tue): 11am - 1pm
    • May 6 (Wed): 10am - 12pm
    • May 7 (Thu): 1:30pm - 4pm
    • May 11-13 (Mon - Wed): 11am - 1pm
  • May 5 & May 12 (Tuesdays), 4:15-5pm: Yoga with Natalie Kahn at the Hale Lehua Dance Studio (DA 108), located next to Kīpuka.
  • May 6 (Wednesday), 10:30am - 1:15pm: Game Day with the International Club and the ESL program in LA 101. Games, snacks, and prizes!
  • Annual Library Survey: Fill out our survey at go.hawaii.edu/oFi for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Survey ends Friday, May 8th.

For more information, visit our Finals Countdown page at go.hawaii.edu/yTR

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Aloha & welcome to Spring 2026! Here are a few updates on library services from the circulation desk staff.

Learning Commons & Library Hours

January 12 - May 15
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Hours subject to change

Books & Media

Due to the 3rd floor renovation project, most of the library's collections have been placed in storage. A selection of library materials was relocated to the 2nd floor (main level). The eBook and DVD collections remain available. 

Mobile Devices

4-Hour Loan Laptops

The library has a self-service laptop kiosk for students to borrow Dell laptops for on-campus use. All they need is a smartphone to scan the QR code on the kiosk and log in with their UH username. 

Semester Loan Equipment: Laptops & Hotspots

We have a limited supply of laptops and hotspots. These devices will be due at the end of the semester (or when the class ends).

Loan Requirements:

  1. Home campus must be Leeward Community College (Pu'uloa or Wai'anae Moku). Early College students are ineligible.
  2. Must be registered for at least (1) Leeward CC course.

Please have your students contact the circulation desk at x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu for more information. 

Apple Devices

We have iPad Minis, iPad Pros, and Apple Pencil Pros!

New Apple Devices for Fall 2025

Other Equipment

Computer mice, calculators, and headphones are also available for checkout. 

Browse our equipment inventory

Printing & Scanning Services

  • Black & White Copies: 10¢ per side
  • Color Copies: 75¢ per side
  • Scan to Email or USB Flash Drive: FREE

Please contact us if you have questions.

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Aloha & welcome to Fall 2025! Here are some updates from the circulation desk staff.

Learning Commons & Library Hours

August 25 - December 19
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Books & Media

Due to the 3rd floor renovation project, most of the library's collections have been placed in storage. A selection of library materials was relocated to the 2nd floor (main level). The eBook and DVD collections remain available. 

Mobile Devices

4-Hour Loan Laptops

The library has a self-service laptop kiosk for students to borrow Dell laptops for on-campus use. All they need is a smartphone to scan the QR code on the kiosk and log in with their UH username. 

Semester Loan Equipment: Laptops & Hotspots

A limited supply of laptops and hotspots will be available starting Monday, August 25th. These devices will be due at the end of the semester (or when the class ends).

Loan Requirements:

  1. Home campus must be Leeward Community College (Pu'uloa or Wai'anae Moku). Early College students are ineligible.
  2. Must be registered for at least (1) Leeward CC course.

Please have your students contact the circulation desk at x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu for more information. 

New Apple Devices

We have new iPad Minis, iPad Pros, and Apple Pencil Pros!

New Apple Devices for Fall 2025

Other Equipment

Computer mice, calculators, and headphones are also available for checkout. 

Browse our equipment inventory

Printing & Scanning Services

  • Black & White Copies: 10¢ per side
  • Color Copies: 75¢ per side
  • Scan to Email or USB Flash Drive: FREE

Please contact us if you have questions.

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The Learning Commons will close on May 19 to allow units to prepare spaces for construction and relocate 2nd floor services to other locations. Construction work is scheduled to begin on June 2 and be completed by the end of July 2025.

We will share more details on how services will be offered during the two-month closure in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please contact me at waydeo@hawaii.edu with your questions and concerns.

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The upcoming phase of the Learning Commons Renovation Project involves retrofitting fire sprinklers on the second and third floors. This work will require the closure of the second floor, where library services are consolidated during the renovation. It will also impact Tutoring Services (Writing Center and LRC) and Disability Services.

The Learning Commons will close on May 19 to allow units to prepare spaces for construction and relocate services to other locations. Construction work is scheduled to begin on June 2 and be completed by the end of July 2025.

We will share more details on how services will be offered during the two-month closure in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please contact me at waydeo@hawaii.edu with your questions and concerns.

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2025 Learning Commons & Library Survey: Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Survey begins April 7th and ends May 2nd. University of Hawaii students and employees only.

Win a $25 Amazon gift card by completing our annual library user survey! You can fill it out at go.hawaii.edu/qK8. Survey ends Friday, May 2nd.

Gift card drawing is limited to UH students and employees. Winners will be contacted via UH email. 

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The library & tutoring staff will be hosting a few events for students within the next few weeks!

March 27 (Thursday): Launch of the 50th Anniversary Edition of “Historic Waiʻanae: A Place of Kings”

  • Waiʻanae Moku, Library Table
  • 12:30 to 3:30pm

We will be showcasing the 50th Anniversary Edition of “Historic Waiʻanae: A Place of Kings,” at our library table in the main room of Waiʻanae Moku. Engage in interactive games and stand a chance to win a prize!

April 1 (Tuesday): The Learning Commons at the Student Involvement Fair

  • Puʻuloa Campus, The Concourse
  • 10:30am - 1pm

The library staff & tutors will be on the concourse for the Student Involvement Fair! Ask us anything, get snacks!

April 3 (Thursday): Tea Time

  • Puʻuloa Campus, The Learning Resource Center (LRC) in the Library
  • 12-1pm

We will be hosting tea time in the LRC! Enjoy some R&R with activities and light refreshments!

April 7-11 (Monday - Friday): National Library Week @ Leeward CC Library

Celebrate National Library Week at Leeward CC Library! Stay tuned for event details.

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🗓️ Mark Your Calendars:

  • Lamakū Tutoring: Begins January 13 – Support tailored for students during the transition from Laulima.
  • Subject Tutoring: Begins January 21 – One-on-one assistance for Biology, Chemistry, Hawaiian Language and Studies, Japanese Language, Writing, and more.

 👉🏼 For more details and to book appointments, visit our Tutoring Website.

🎓 Student Success Workshop: Succeeding in Lamaku (Student Edition)

  • Presenter: EMC Brent Hirata
  • Date & Time: January 15, 12:00–1:00 PM
  • Location: Online via Zoom

RSVP today to gain valuable tools and insights on general tips and strategies for online learning, basic navigation within Lamakū and resources available to Leeward students new to Lamakū.

📲 Don’t Miss Out – Start Your Semester Strong!

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View of the 3rd floor from the library's instruction area

Aloha Leeward CC faculty and staff:

The Learning Common's 3rd floor renovation is scheduled to begin Monday, December 23rd. Our 2nd floor restrooms and stairwells will be blocked off for construction until the project is complete.

For more information about the renovation project, visit our webpage at go.hawaii.edu/abv

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Image by geralt via Pixabay

The Learning Commons & Library will be closed December 23 - January 10 due to renovation. Circulation staff will be available to answer the phone (x210) and respond to emails (lcccirc@hawaii.edu) Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm, except Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Happy Holidays!

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