Aiea Public Library

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Address

99-374 Pohai Place, Aiea, HI 96701, United States
808-483-7333
Photo of Aiea branch building

About

Welcome to the Aiea Public Library! Designed by architect Glenn Miura of CDS International and built on the site of the former Aiea Sugar Mill, our library opened on July 19, 2014. Our $10.4 million library replaces the original library building at 99-143 Moanalua Road. It includes features to reduce electricity costs such as a high-efficiency air-conditioning system and photovoltaic solar panels. In August 2014, Aiea Public Library was awarded the coveted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification.


Upcoming events at this branch

four children sitting on the floor, a librarian reading ABC, 123 to them from a book

Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a  magnet activity, and sing a few songs. Take home a take-away craft. Space is limited to 20 children and their accompanying adult, all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Best for an audience of children ages 3—5 but all are welcome

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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

 

Book Club

Come for a quiet activity the last (non-Holiday) Saturday of August.

Join us for our Quiet Book Club!

Participating in the Quiet Book Club is simple! Choose any book, bring it with you to the library, and read in companionable silence with other club members.  No sign-up is necessary, and refreshments will be available while supplies last.

(Anyone  remember Drop Everything And Read D.E.A.R. from elementary school?)

If you would like to, please bring a beach chair or blanket so that you can read in comfort.

12:45-1:00pm – People arrive, enjoy a Suntea
1:00-2:00pm – Quiet reading & coloring

Don’t want to read?

Come to quietly color while working on your zen, we’ll have bookmarks and other coloring sheets and colored pencils and markers 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

Mobile phone and laptop computer with security warnings

CLASS FULL

Attend a free one-hour session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn:

  • How to recognize online scams
  • Smart online practices
  • How to spot phishing emails
  • Actions for suspected scams

Registration is required. Sign up in person for this basic skills computer class or on Aiea branch registration page, or call Aiea Public Library at (808) 483-7333.


A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.


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.

puzzle time

Join us for puzzle time in the Children’s Section. This program is suitable for Toddlers-K. Come to play, build motor skills, and meet friends. Each week will have an Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) tip of the day to keep in mind while playing.

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.

comic jam hawaii logo

Come join the artists of Comic Jam Hawaii and get your draw on! In this informal social gathering of local artists (professional, aspiring, and hobbyist), participants can have fun and participate where they’re comfortable. Artists do collaborative cartoons, illustrations, and sketches while talking story. All abilities and levels are welcome. Drawings are collected at the end of each session and scanned into their Facebook Group page, Comic Jam Hawaii.

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.

 

puzzle time

Join us for puzzle time in the Children’s Section. This program is suitable for Toddlers-K. Come to play, build motor skills, and meet friends. Each week will have an Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) tip of the day to keep in mind while playing.

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.

four children sitting on the floor, a librarian reading ABC, 123 to them from a book

Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a  magnet activity, and sing a few songs. Take home a take-away craft. Space is limited to 20 children and their accompanying adult, all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Best for an audience of children ages 3—5 but all are welcome

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 schedule is subject to change.

 

four children sitting on the floor, a librarian reading ABC, 123 to them from a book

Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a  magnet activity, and sing a few songs. Take home a take-away craft. Space is limited to 20 children and their accompanying adult, all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Best for an audience of children ages 3—5 but all are welcome

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 schedule is subject to change.

 

four children sitting on the floor, a librarian reading ABC, 123 to them from a book

Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a  magnet activity, and sing a few songs. Take home a take-away craft. Space is limited to 20 children and their accompanying adult, all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Best for an audience of children ages 3—5 but all are welcome

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 schedule is subject to change.

 

comic jam hawaii logo

Come join the artists of Comic Jam Hawaii and get your draw on! In this informal social gathering of local artists (professional, aspiring, and hobbyist), participants can have fun and participate where they’re comfortable. Artists do collaborative cartoons, illustrations, and sketches while talking story. All abilities and levels are welcome. Drawings are collected at the end of each session and scanned into their Facebook Group page, Comic Jam Hawaii.

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.

 

Hours

Date Time
Monday CLOSED - CLOSED
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 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 49
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 3
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 15
Magazines 33
Newspapers 2
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store Yes
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

In observance of the General Election Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

In observance of the Veterans' Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, November 9-11, 2024.

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