Pahoa Public and School Library

Address

15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778
Directions

TEL: 808-965-2171

Pahoa Public and School Library

About

Welcome to the Pahoa Public and School Library! Our library opened on Sept. 3, 1967. We’re located on the campus of Pahoa High and Elementary School and serve residents and students from two area schools. Recently, we were an important hub after being hit by a hurricane and lava flows approached from Kilauea volcano.


Upcoming events at this branch

Mulan Live Action Movie Poster

Please join us for a screening of the 2020 live-action version of Mulan!

“To keep her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army, a fearless young woman disguises herself as a man and battles northern invaders in China.” (Rotten Tomatoes, 2025)

Program is suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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, 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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

Family Story Time logo

Join us for Family Story Time every Tuesday morning! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs.

There will be a free new book given to child participants the first story time of every month until December 2026. First come, first served. Thank you to the Pahoa Promise Partnership for their generous donations.

Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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, 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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

Scrabble letters scrambled

Are you a Scrabble champion? Have you never played before, but would like to try? Then come and join our new Scrabble Club! The Club will meet from 2:00 – 4:00 PM every Wednesday we are open. Come and meet some new friends and flex your mind!


Program is suitable for age 10 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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, 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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

Pahoa - Babies, Books, and Blankets Logo

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We’ll provide the books, songs, and games!

There will be a free new book given to child participants the first story time of every month until December 2026. First come, first served. Thank you to the Pahoa Promise Partnership for their generous donations.

Program is suitable for age 2 and under. All 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.

 

Paints, brushes, and painting knives are strewn across a dirty pallet.

Back by popular demand – it’s another Bad Art Night! Tonight, we will be exploring the amazing art of Manga, trying to create our own, and seeing what happens.

Program is suitable for age 10 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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, 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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

Family Story Time logo

Join us for Family Story Time every Tuesday morning! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs.

There will be a free new book given to child participants the first story time of every month until December 2026. First come, first served. Thank you to the Pahoa Promise Partnership for their generous donations.

Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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, 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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

Scrabble letters scrambled

Are you a Scrabble champion? Have you never played before, but would like to try? Then come and join our new Scrabble Club! The Club will meet from 2:00 – 4:00 PM every Wednesday we are open. Come and meet some new friends and flex your mind!


Program is suitable for age 10 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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, 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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

Family Story Time logo

Join us for Family Story Time every Tuesday morning! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs.

There will be a free new book given to child participants the first story time of every month until December 2026. First come, first served. Thank you to the Pahoa Promise Partnership for their generous donations.

Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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, 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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

Scrabble letters scrambled

Are you a Scrabble champion? Have you never played before, but would like to try? Then come and join our new Scrabble Club! The Club will meet from 2:00 – 4:00 PM every Wednesday we are open. Come and meet some new friends and flex your mind!


Program is suitable for age 10 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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, 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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

Pahoa - Babies, Books, and Blankets Logo

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We’ll provide the books, songs, and games!

There will be a free new book given to child participants the first story time of every month until December 2026. First come, first served. Thank you to the Pahoa Promise Partnership for their generous donations.

Program is suitable for age 2 and under. All 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.

 

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-4PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 6
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 1
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 8
Magazines 23
Newspapers 2
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

ALERT | In holiday observance of Independence Day, all public libraries will be closed July 4 to 6, 2025.
Libraries that are normally closed on Mondays, will be OPEN on June 30, 2025.

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