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

A laptop sitting on a wooden table with a smart phone and a datebook and pen to the left of it. A man is typing on the laptop.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

If you’re an adult looking to brush up on your computer skills, or you know someone who would like to learn, then come and join us Wednesday mornings for self-directed adult computer classes! We set you up with a laptop and help you sign in to either Northstar Digital Literacy or Skill Finder (both available on the HSPLS website), and then you go through the classes at your own pace.

Program is suitable for age 18 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.

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.

 

A paint pallet with dollops of paint on it, surrounded by brushes and paint tubes.

Program is full – thank you so much for your interest! Please call the library at (808) 965-2171 to register for the July Paint-N-Sip.

 

 

Come and join us for a night of painting, meeting new friends, and relaxing! We provide the materials and the Martinelli’s, you provide your fun-loving self.

This program is for adults 18 and over, and requires registration. Please call the library at (808) 965-2171 to register. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Program is suitable for age 18 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.

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.

A laptop sitting on a wooden table with a smart phone and a datebook and pen to the left of it. A man is typing on the laptop.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

If you’re an adult looking to brush up on your computer skills, or you know someone who would like to learn, then come and join us Wednesday mornings for self-directed adult computer classes! We set you up with a laptop and help you sign in to either Northstar Digital Literacy or Skill Finder (both available on the HSPLS website), and then you go through the classes at your own pace.

Program is suitable for age 18 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.

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.

A laptop sitting on a wooden table with a smart phone and a datebook and pen to the left of it. A man is typing on the laptop.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

If you’re an adult looking to brush up on your computer skills, or you know someone who would like to learn, then come and join us Wednesday mornings for self-directed adult computer classes! We set you up with a laptop and help you sign in to either Northstar Digital Literacy or Skill Finder (both available on the HSPLS website), and then you go through the classes at your own pace.

Program is suitable for age 18 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.

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.

 

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.

A laptop sitting on a wooden table with a smart phone and a datebook and pen to the left of it. A man is typing on the laptop.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

If you’re an adult looking to brush up on your computer skills, or you know someone who would like to learn, then come and join us Wednesday mornings for self-directed adult computer classes! We set you up with a laptop and help you sign in to either Northstar Digital Literacy or Skill Finder (both available on the HSPLS website), and then you go through the classes at your own pace.

Program is suitable for age 18 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.

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 King Kamehameha Day, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Memorial Day, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, May 24 to 26, 2025.