Kahuku Public and School Library

Address

56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731
Directions

TEL: 808-293-8935

Front entrance of the Kahuku Public & School Library

About

Welcome to the Kahuku Public & School Library! Designed by architect Dennis Toyomura, our library opened on Nov. 25, 1968 on Kahuku High and Intermediate School campus on O‘ahu’s North Shore. Our library serves students, faculty, residents of Kahuku, Ka‘a‘awa, Lā‘ie, Hau‘ula, Sunset Beach, and “snowbirds” during winter. There is a real sense of community at our library where some patrons have come “full-circle.”

Battle of the books logoKo‘olauloa Battle of the Books

Learn more about the Ko‘olauloa Battle of the Books program.

Upcoming events at this branch

Rebecca J. Carlson Workshop – “Your Story, Write Now”
Books on table with short swords and blue bottle

Your Story, Write Now!

Join local author Rebecca J. Carlson for a one-hour writing workshop that will help you take your ideas and spin them into story gold. This fun & interactive session will be geared for ages 8 and up. Bring a notebook and a pen and be ready to start writing your story, write now!

Rebecca J. Carlson is the author of the Barley and Rye series, the first book of which was on this year’s reading list for the Ko’olauloa Battle of the Books. She lives in Laie where she enjoys snorkeling, canoeing, hiking, and of course reading and writing!

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.

Monday Preschool Play Time
Story Time graphic book open with rainbow and mountain rocket, balloon

Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am.

For the month of June, we will only have Play Time. In July, we’ll have a special storytime series called Farm to Keiki. Please join us!

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.

 

2-Day Paper Mache ‘Umeke Workshop
2026 Summer Reading Challenge: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo

E Komo Mai! Join Us for a Two-Part Paper Mâché ‘Umeke Workshop!

Celebrate creativity and culture as we explore the art of making your own ‘umeke—a traditional Hawaiian bowl used for preparing and sharing food.

This hands-on workshop welcomes participants of all ages who can join us for both Monday afternoon sessions.

Session 1: Building the Foundation
We’ll begin by shaping your ‘umeke using balloons, newspaper, and glue—learning how even simple materials can be transformed into something meaningful and useful.

Session 2: Bringing Your ‘Umeke to Life
Return to finish and decorate your bowl with paints inspired by your own creativity. Add designs that reflect your story, your ʻohana, or the beauty of Hawaiʻi.

In Hawaiian culture, the ‘umeke represents more than just a bowl—it symbolizes nourishment, sharing, and community. As you create, we encourage you to think about the spirit of giving and connection.

What to Wear:
Please wear clothing that can get a little glue or paint on it—we’ll be creating with our hands and having fun together!

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.

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi for Kūpuna with Kumu Gigi and La’a of Ke Ola Mamo
Hawaiian woman with lei and green dress

Join us on the FIRST and THIRD Thursdays for Kūpuna Hour as we partner with Ke Ola Mamo to provide ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Hawaiian Language lessons and other Hawaiian cultural activities led by Kumu Gigi “Virginia” Takaki and her daughter La’amea.

 

Please note, in July, there will only be a class on July 2nd. A public ho’ike will be held at the Windward Mall on Saturday, July 11th from 10am to 2pm.

The classes will resume in August on the first and third Thursdays of the month.

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“Aloha Mai Kakou O ʻAnakē Gigi keia, Hula, ‘Ōlelo, ‘Oli, Himeni (Mele)”

Aunty Gigi is a musical force to be reckoned with, specializing in Traditional Hawaiian, Polynesian and island contemporary music. When she’s not strumming her ‘ukulele, guitar, upright bass or electric bass, you’ll find her as a Traditional Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner for Ke Ola Mamo, a Non-Profit Health and Wellness Organization. Aunty Gigi has traveled the world sharing her music and makes it her mission to mentor the next generation in the music industry while sharing the Aloha Spirit wherever she goes.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

Book Club – Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Book cover for Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

“Now more than ever: Aldous Huxley’s enduring masterwork must be read and understood by anyone concerned with preserving the human spirit. A masterpiece. … One of the most prophetic dystopian works.” —Wall Street Journal

Aldous Huxley’s profoundly important classic of world literature, Brave New World is a searching vision of an unequal, technologically-advanced future where humans are genetically bred, socially indoctrinated, and pharmaceutically anesthetized to passively uphold an authoritarian ruling order–all at the cost of our freedom, full humanity, and perhaps also our souls.” (HarperCollins)

Additional copies of the novel will be available at Kahuku Public and School Library.

A list of the 2026 titles is available upon request. Please attend a meeting and inquire with facilitator.

Recommended for ages 18 and over.

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.

 

Monday Preschool Play Time
Story Time graphic book open with rainbow and mountain rocket, balloon

Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am.

For the month of June, we will only have Play Time. In July, we’ll have a special storytime series called Farm to Keiki. Please join us!

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.

 

Local Author Talk Story
Book cover of "I Want Some Please" by Mariaha Ah You, Kēhau Hikila, and Ella Uyehara. Cover art features an illustration of a boy eating red licorice against a background of other hands and fractions.

Join Kahuku HS Alumni Mariaha Ah You, Kēhau Hikila, Lucy Mariteragi and Ella Uyehara, as they share their new book, I Want Some, Please!

They will also discuss strategies for using picture books and storytelling to help reduce math anxiety. 

Come out and listen to this sweet story that makes fractions fun, sure to  help alleviate math-related worries.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

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 on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

Veggie Prints Art Activity
Print artwork featuring a sun and flowers using shapes from cut vegetables

Vegetables are delicious, nutritious, and beautiful! Paint and press your favorite veggies into a work of art.

Suitable for all ages.

What to Wear:
Please wear clothing that can get a little glue or paint on it—we’ll be creating with our hands and having fun together!

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.

 

Year of Our Coastal Kuleana
Illustration of a coastal environment including beaches, tide pools, fish ponds, native birds, native plants, and people. Text reads "Year of our Coastal Kuleana"

2026 is Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai: the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana. We’re celebrating the richness of our coastal ecosystems, the ways that coasts connect us as people, and our role in helping to care for our coasts.

What kuleana do we have to our coasts? As island communities, we are stewards of our shores, helping ensure that our coastlines are clean, that we recreate responsibly, and that our coastal ecosystems and species can be sustained into the future. Explore below to find coastal volunteer opportunities or ways in which you can help care for our coasts through everyday practice.

Learn more at DLNR Year of Our Coastal Kuleana

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

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 on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

Monday Preschool Play Time
Story Time graphic book open with rainbow and mountain rocket, balloon

Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am.

For the month of June, we will only have Play Time. In July, we’ll have a special storytime series called Farm to Keiki. Please join us!

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 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday 12:00PM - 7:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 8
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 1
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 11
Magazines 0
Newspapers 1
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store Yes
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

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HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In state observance of King Kamehameha I Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3; however, ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu will be open July 3 and closed Saturday, July 4.

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ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.