Naalehu Public Library

Address

95-5669 Mamalahoa Hwy, Naalehu, HI 96772, United States
808-939-2442
Naalehu Public Library

About

Welcome to the Naalehu Public Library! One of the smallest libraries in HSPLS, our 775- sq. ft. “portable” library building opened in its present location on Feb. 24, 1994. Following a two year expansion project, the newly-renovated 1,676-sq. ft. library reopened on November 15, 2021. The Library expansion project was a partnership between the Hawaii State Public Library System, the Friends of the Library of Hawaii, and the United States Department of Agriculture that provided grant funding to expand the building.

Naalehu is considered the “southernmost community in the USA” which would make our library the “southernmost library in the USA.” Our library serves patrons from Naalehu through Ocean View.


Ohana Readers and Imagination Library logosThe Naalehu Public Library participates in ʻOhana Readers, a literacy program that focuses on reading with family as an affiliate program of Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library. The program offers high-quality, age-appropriate Imagination Library books each month to children who are under the age of five.

Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library program is a ZIP code based mailing program. Families must live a specific Hawaii Island ZIP codes to participate.

To register, click your ZIP code to download the registration form or visit the branch. You may return the form by mail or drop it off at the branch. The participating library will also offer programs that complement the books the children receive, and will provide other activities to promote literacy and reading.

For more information, visit the ‘Ohana Readers website.


Upcoming events at this branch

selection of different colors of watercolor paint.

Sign-up to participate in our second seasonal Paint and Sip here at the Naalehu Library!

We’ll provide a paint-by-number canvas, acrylic paints, brushes, and delicious beverages to sip while you paint (non-alcoholic, of course!).

We are limiting participation to ten (10) persons, so see (or call) a library staff member to sign-up soon. 🙂

Suitable for ages 8 and up.

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.

Three rabbits for Kapolei Program

Join us for a storytime all about bunnies!

We’ll read bunny stories, sing bunny songs, and make a bunny craft to take home.

Suitable for toddlers and preschoolers. Children under five years old must be accompanied by an 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, and 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. For a list of upcoming library events, visit www.librarieshawaii.org/events.

Photo of Margaret Bourget holding sewing kit and small pillow

Join us for the third installment of this Spring’s sewing series!

Local sewing expert Marge Bourget will continue to teach us sewing basics. This session, participants will build a bunny!

Please bring your rug mugs and sewing kits from the previous sessions. 😊

This hour long program is suitable for ages 8 and up.

Please see a staff member or call the library to reserve your space!

 

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ka`u Libraries.

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.See a schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events

Book Club

Join us for our Silent Book Club! It will be held the last Friday of every month from 3-4pm under the Library’s monkeypod tree, weather permitting.

Participating in the Silent Book Club is simple! Choose any book, bring it with you to the library, and read in companionable silence with other club members. 🙂 No sign-up is necessary, and refreshments will be available while supplies last.

If you are able, please bring a beach chair or blanket so that you can read in comfort. 🙂

This program is suitable for all ages, though young children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

3-3:15pm – People arrive, enjoy refreshments, share what they’re reading
3:15-3:45pm – Quiet reading
3:45-4:00pm – Optional socializing, or just keep reading 

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.

Book Club

Join us for our Silent Book Club! It will be held the last Friday of every month from 3-4pm under the Library’s monkeypod tree, weather permitting.

Participating in the Silent Book Club is simple! Choose any book, bring it with you to the library, and read in companionable silence with other club members. 🙂 No sign-up is necessary, and refreshments will be available while supplies last.

If you are able, please bring a beach chair or blanket so that you can read in comfort. 🙂

This program is suitable for all ages, though young children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

3-3:15pm – People arrive, enjoy refreshments, share what they’re reading
3:15-3:45pm – Quiet reading
3:45-4:00pm – Optional socializing, or just keep reading 

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.

Book Club

Join us for our Silent Book Club! It will be held the last Friday of every month from 3-4pm under the Library’s monkeypod tree, weather permitting.

Participating in the Silent Book Club is simple! Choose any book, bring it with you to the library, and read in companionable silence with other club members. 🙂 No sign-up is necessary, and refreshments will be available while supplies last.

If you are able, please bring a beach chair or blanket so that you can read in comfort. 🙂

This program is suitable for all ages, though young children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

3-3:15pm – People arrive, enjoy refreshments, share what they’re reading
3:15-3:45pm – Quiet reading
3:45-4:00pm – Optional socializing, or just keep reading 

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.

Hours

Date Time
Monday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Tuesday 10:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-6:00PM -
Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Thursday 10:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-6:00PM -
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 16
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 1
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 5
Magazines 2
Newspapers 2
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store Yes
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

ALERT | The Kaimuki, Pearl City, & Kaneohe Pop-up locations that are normally open on Sundays will be closed for Easter, March 31st.

In State observance of the Good Friday holiday, all public libraries will be closed on March 29, 2024.