Hanapepe Public Library

Address

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

TEL: 808-335-8418

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About

Welcome to the Hanapepe 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

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
Hands putting together a blue colored puzzle

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.

Last Thursday of the month, 5-7 pm

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.

Film Screening | Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man
Li‘a Legacy of a Hawaiian Man, a documentary film

Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening!

Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man is an award-winning documentary that celebrates the music and spirit of revered Big Island performer and composer, Sam Liʻa Kalainaina (1881-1975). It is also about a place, Waipi‘o Valley, and a life shaped and nourished by that place. This 74-minute film is suitable for ages 7 and up.

Free documentary copies will be provided, while supplies last.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for generously sponsoring this film screening event and for their gracious donation of DVD and CD copies.

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.

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
A green book cover with leaves

One Two Three : a novel
by Laurie Frankel​

“In a town about to be ravaged for a second time by an evil chemical company, teenage triplets fight the power…Frankel has given us another socially conscious 21st-century fable in a voice that is part pastor, part political speechwriter, and part Fannie Flagg…Clever, charming, and always on message.” (Kirkus Reviews)

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.

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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