Hanapēpē Public Library

Address

4490 Kona Road, Hanapepe, HI 96716, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-335-8418

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About

Welcome to the Hanapēpē Public Library! Designed by architects Guy N. Rothwell and Edmund Abrams, our library opened on Feb. 9, 1950. Our library celebrated 60 years of service and dedicated its new auditorium on Mar. 11, 2010. A photo-voltaic solar system installed in 2011 helps our library and HSPLS save money on utility bills.

 

Upcoming events at this branch

ʻAnakē Nani Presents: Lauhala Bracelet Weaving Workshop
Tan bracelets woven from the lauhala plant.

ʻAnakē Nani Higa, 90 years old, is sharing her expertise in traditional weaving of Lauhala bracelets. Please join us. Together, we share the spirit of Hawaiʻian culture.

Reservations limited to 12 participants. Recommended for tweens 8-12, teens & adults.

Free! All materials will be provided.

Refreshments served courtesy of the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library.​

​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.

Tunes, Tales & Twirls Keiki Story Time
Four children, playing a violin, tambourine, drum and singing.

Join Ms. Mindy for movement, music & stories.

Suitable for keiki ages 2 – 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library.

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.

Mokihana Berry Read-Aloud Club
A purpled flowered berry in a green bush

Listeners: Kindergarteners – 3rd graders

Readers: Ms. Mindy, 4th-12th graders, adults

Hearing books read aloud improves listening and reading skills. Reading builds confidence. Share a love of books & reading with us!

Funny stories, classic tales, short stories and chapter books
We’ll enjoy a variety of tales. Please return weekly to hear more stories & chapters.

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.

2nd Thursday Book Club
Several surfers in the water.

The Last Karankawas : a novel
by Kimberly Garza

“A diverse Galveston community grapples with turmoil on the ground and looming in the clouds. Kimberly Garza’s debut novel … takes place in Galveston’s Fish Village before, during, and after the devastating 2008 Hurricane Ike … [It] reflects and speaks to our present destabilized moment with storm-level intensity.” (Washington Independent Review of Books)

Tea & cookies courtesy of the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library.​

​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.

Tunes, Tales & Twirls Keiki Story Time
Four children, playing a violin, tambourine, drum and singing.

Join Ms. Mindy for movement, music & stories.

Suitable for keiki ages 2 – 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library.

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.

Mokihana Berry Read-Aloud Club
A purpled flowered berry in a green bush

Listeners: Kindergarteners – 3rd graders

Readers: Ms. Mindy, 4th-12th graders, adults

Hearing books read aloud improves listening and reading skills. Reading builds confidence. Share a love of books & reading with us!

Funny stories, classic tales, short stories and chapter books
We’ll enjoy a variety of tales. Please return weekly to hear more stories & chapters.

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.

Tunes, Tales & Twirls Keiki Story Time
Four children, playing a violin, tambourine, drum and singing.

Join Ms. Mindy for movement, music & stories.

Suitable for keiki ages 2 – 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library.

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.

Mokihana Berry Read-Aloud Club
A purpled flowered berry in a green bush

Listeners: Kindergarteners – 3rd graders

Readers: Ms. Mindy, 4th-12th graders, adults

Hearing books read aloud improves listening and reading skills. Reading builds confidence. Share a love of books & reading with us!

Funny stories, classic tales, short stories and chapter books
We’ll enjoy a variety of tales. Please return weekly to hear more stories & chapters.

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.

Game & Puzzle Night
A black and white chess piece facing each other on a chess board

Come and join us for Game & Puzzle night! Bring your own board game or choose from a variety of games and puzzles at the library.

Challenge yourself with a puzzle! ​

Try your hand at dominoes, checkers or chess! ​

For little ones, slide down Chutes and Ladders or Connect 4!​

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.

 

Tunes, Tales & Twirls Keiki Story Time
Four children, playing a violin, tambourine, drum and singing.

Join Ms. Mindy for movement, music & stories.

Suitable for keiki ages 2 – 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library.

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 9:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-4:00PM -
Wednesday 9:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-4:00PM -
Thursday 12:00PM-3:00PM & 4:00PM-7:00PM -
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 9::00-AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-4:00PM -
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 11
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 1
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 7
Magazines 31
Newspapers 3
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

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