Kealakekua Public Library

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Address

81-6619 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI 96750, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-323-7585

Kealakekua Public Library

About

Welcome to the Kealakekua Public Library! Designed by architect Howard Redfearn, our library opened on Oct. 14, 1950. The original portion of our library was built with native lava rock and ʻōhiʻa logs. Located in West Hawaii, our library serves residents from Keauhou-Kona to Ocean View in the Ka‘u District.


Upcoming events at this branch

Plumeria Earrings

Try your hands at making quilled earrings! Create a set of earrings to take home and learn about quilling.

Program is suitable for adults and class is limited.

Register below!

All materials are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.).

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.

STEAM Camp - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

Join in for a STEM/STEAM activity for kids ages 7+. Each week features a different science program. Learn about light, sound, numbers, and measuring and take home your creation!

All materials are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.)

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.

Arts & Crafts

Every Tuesday during the Summer Reading Challenge art and craft supplies will be available for you to come and create! Bring your own to add to your creations.

Suitable for all ages! Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

All materials are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.).

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.

Christopher Greywolf, photo credit: Jamm Aquino

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!

Discover the world of knights, armor, and ancient traditions in Heroes of the Classical Era with Greywolf, a hands-on historical experience for all ages. Greywolf, a Native American master armorer with over 20 years of experience, brings history to life with authentic weapons, period costumes, live demonstrations, and audience participation. Engaging and age-appropriate, this unique 45-minute event offers a fascinating gore-free look at medieval life.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i and the 2025 Summer Reading sponsors. This is a production of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program with additional funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the University of Hawai‘i.

Photo credit: Jamm Aquino


Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

The History of the Sons of Hawai‘i, a documentary film

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening!

“The History of the Sons of Hawai‘i” is an award-winning documentary that tells the story of the charismatic band that helped launch the Hawaiian cultural renaissance. Spanning forty years of Hawaiʻi’s rich musical tradition, the 80-minute film offers an intimate look at a unique group of performers and composers: their songs, their humor, and their devotion to a sound that continues to convey something essential about the Hawaiian spirit. Suitable for ages 7 and up.

Free documentary copies will be provided at the event, while supplies last.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for generously sponsoring this film screening event and for their gracious donation of film copies.


Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedule is subject to change.

Children Dancing

Time to dress up and have a blast! Babies and their caregiver are invited to join us for a celebration in completing the Summer Reading Challenge! Join in for an afternoon of music, crafts, dancing, and fun at the library.

Suitable for babies ages 0-2 and their adult caregivers.

All materials are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.)

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.

Arts & Crafts

Every Tuesday during the Summer Reading Challenge art and craft supplies will be available for you to come and create! Bring your own to add to your creations.

Suitable for all ages! Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

All materials are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.).

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.

music trivia graphic

Think you have what it takes to beat the other teams in music-themed trivia? Join us for a Jeopardy-style trivia event all about music. Winning team will get an extra raffle to our branch prize drawings at the end of Summer Reading!

Program suitable for all ages.

All materials are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.)

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.

Moana and Maui sailing the sea on a canoe

Join us for movies at Kealakekua this summer! Movie begins at 2 p.m.

Moana 2 is rated PG and runs for approximately 100 minutes.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

multi color birthday cake with candles, harry potter cartoon image
Happy Birthday Harry Potter! Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at the library!
1-2pm: Drop in activities:
-Get sorted into your Hogwarts House
-Learn magical origami
-Play modified Quidditch for Muggles
3pm: Trivia!
Team up and test your knowledge with a Wizarding World Trivia game (prizes for winning teams!)
All afternoon: FREE Wizarding World-themed food (don’t worry, we didn’t forget
about the cake!)
Attendees are encouraged to wear their finest Wizarding World robes! This program is suitable for all ages.
All materials are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.).
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.

Hours

Date Time
Monday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Tuesday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Wednesday 12:00PM-2:00PM & 3:00PM-7:00PM -
Thursday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Friday 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Saturday CLOSED -
Sunday CLOSED -

Access

Parking spots 20
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 1
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 5
Magazines 10
Newspapers 1
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

ALERT | In holiday observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed August 30 to September 1, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

ALERT | Northstar Digital Literacy will have a scheduled downtime on Thursday, July 17 starting at 6pm HST, in order to implement improvements. Northstar will be unavailable during this time. We expect the downtime to last 2 hours. Mahalo for your patience.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.