Princeville Public Library

ALERT | Beginning December 1, 2025, the Princeville Public Library will begin parking lot improvements. The library and bookdrop will remain open, and ADA accessible parking will be available during the project.

Address

4343 Emmalani Dr, Princeville, HI 96722, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-826-4310

Princeville Public Library

About

Welcome to the Princeville Public Library! Designed by Kauai-born architect Maurice Yamasato of Yamasato, Fujiwara, Aoki & Associates, our library opened on Apr. 14, 1999. Princeville Corp., in partnership with the State and County, provided land to build the library. We are the 6th public library to open on the Garden Island.

The Princeville Public Library completed building renovations and reopened on June 14, 2025. The renovation project included replacing the air conditioning, repainting, re-flooring, and making structural improvements to both the interior and exterior of the building.


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

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program is a zip code based mailing program. Families must live in these specific Kauai 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

Santa Claus Story Time 2025

Celebrate the holiday season at the Library!

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through a delightful 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use your own camera to capture the special moment with Santa! Keiki will receive a special gift, while supplies last.

Recommended for children ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome to this free event. All children 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.

Hours

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

Access

Parking spots 44
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 2
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 13
Magazines 36
Newspapers 3
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

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.

ALERT | Support Hawaiʻi’s communities by donating canned and nonperishable food items at your local public library now through November 14.

ALERT #1 | Scheduled website maintenance will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 9:00pm to 9:30pm HST.
During this time, some online features may be temporarily unavailable.

ALERT | The Hawai‘i State Library's telephone lines are temporarily down. The Downtown Honolulu location is open for regular public service hours.