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Laupāhoehoe Public and School Library
The library’s phones have been intermittently unavailable due to issues with the line. Please call one of the other Library Branches for assistance.
The meeting room is temporarily closed for public use as we work on a heat mitigation solution. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Mahalo!
About
Welcome to the Laupāhoehoe Public and School Library! Designed by Richard S. Matsunaga and Associates, we opened in 1973 but earthquake damage closed us for nearly a year. We reopened in 1974 on the campus of the Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School. We are one of the few Hawai‘i Island libraries to offer a meeting room for public use.
Upcoming events at this branch
- September 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-962-2229
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers.
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.
- September 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
- Contact: 808-962-2229
Join us for a children’s movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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.
- September 23, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Games
- Contact: 808-962-2229
Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week.
Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
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.
- September 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-962-2229
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers.
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.
- September 29, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
- Contact: 808-962-2229
Join us for a children’s movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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.
- September 30, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Games
- Contact: 808-962-2229
Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week.
Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
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.
- October 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Learning
- Contact: 808-962-2229
Tiana Kapumau, a Social Service Navigator with Vibrant Hawai‘i, will be on hand to provide assistance with:
Emergency Rental Assistance | Financial Empowerment
Mental Health Resources | Domestic Violence Support
Family Support Services | Senior Assistance | SNAP
Health Insurance | Disability Assistance | Application
Assistance Employment Assistance | Childcare Services
No reservations necessary. Vibrant Hawai‘i is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering community well-being, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability across the Hawaiian Islands.
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.
- October 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-962-2229
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers.
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.
- October 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
- Contact: 808-962-2229
Join us for a children’s movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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.
- October 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Games
- Contact: 808-962-2229
Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week.
Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
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 | 12:00PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-7:00PM - |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM - |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM - |
| Thursday | 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM - |
| Friday | 12:00PM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | CLOSED - |
| Sunday | CLOSED - |
Access
| Parking spots | 13 |
| Parking fee | Free |
| Handicap parking spots | 2 |
| Book drop off | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Services
| Computers | 8 |
| Magazines | 16 |
| Newspapers | 1 |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Friends' book store | No |
| Free computer classes | No |
| Meeting rooms | No |
| Photocopying | Yes |
| Test proctoring services | No |
