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Mānoa Public Library
ALERT | Mānoa Public Library will have adjusted public service hours on Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2. The library will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on both days. The parking lot remains temporarily closed and patrons are asked to find street parking.
About
Welcome to the Mānoa Public Library! Designed by architect Gary Kawakami of Architecture Plus, Inc., and built by Allied Pacific Builders on the site of the original library, our $10.3 million replacement library opened on June 9, 2012. Our environmentally-friendly library features free Wi-Fi, computer laptop area, separate programming room, photovoltaic solar panels, high-efficiency air-conditioning system, and covered parking for cars and bicycles. In 2013, Mānoa Public Library was awarded the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification.
Upcoming events at this branch
- April 4, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books
- Contact: 808-988-0459
Please join illustrator Sarita Rich in celebrating the release of Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story, a touching book that handles themes of processing grief, experiencing another culture, and learning how to be a good friend–and does so with tender care. Program will feature a book reading and crafts, for ages 5 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 encourage, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule for upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.
- April 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts
- Contact: 808-988-0459
Need a new accessory for the month? Join us in a workshop where we crochet a head bandana! Project is perfect for beginners who are familiar with their stitches.
RSVP REQUIRED. Program is for adults. Please sign up below on our website. There are 8 slots available for the program. Supplies are provided.
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.
- April 17, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
- Contact: 808-988-0459
Learn about the history of creative kokeshi dolls and make your own!
Program will be held in the meeting room.
RSVP required!
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 encourage, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule for upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.
Hours
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
Access
| Parking spots | 45 |
| Parking fee | Free |
| Handicap parking spots | 3 |
| Book drop off | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Services
| Computers | 18 |
| Magazines | 30 |
| Newspapers | 3 |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Friends' book store | No |
| Free computer classes | No |
| Meeting rooms | Yes |
| Photocopying | Yes |
| Test proctoring services | No |
