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 Oahu’s North Shore. Our library serves students, faculty, residents of Kahuku, Kaaawa, Laie, Hauula, 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

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

Please join us for weekly preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am to 11:00am.

Storytime – preschool age-appropriate stories read aloud, interactive songs or games and then a craft.

Best suited for children between the ages of 2 and 5.

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.

Chromebook

Attend a free 90-minute session on how to use a Chromebook and cloud computing. Participants will learn:

  • Google Docs and word processing basics
  • Introduction to spreadsheets (Google Sheets)
  • File management using Google Drive
  • Cloud computing fundamentals
  • More email functions and organization

Registration is required. Sign up on the Mapunawai registration page or call the library at (808) 293-8935.


A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. This project is fully funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration in the award amount of $479,064. Classes taught by Mapunawai, Inc.


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.

Female using a smartphone and tablet device

Attend a free 90-minute session on how to use a smartphone and tablet. Participants will learn:

  • Introduction to smartphones (and tablets)
  • Navigating key features (calls, texts, apps)
  • Internet browsing and email
  • Security best practices for mobile devices
  • Using smartphones and tablets for digital services like banking and telehealth

Participants are encouraged to bring their own smartphone or tablet device.

Registration is required. Sign up on the Mapunawai registration page or call the library at (808) 293-8935.


A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. This project is fully funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration in the award amount of $479,064. Classes taught by Mapunawai, Inc.


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.

Movie poster for "Mufasa: The Lion King" featuring a lion standing on a rock, surrounded by various animals, with mountains in the background. Text at the top reads, "The story of an orphan who would be king.

“Mufasa: The Lion King” brings in Rafiki to tell young lion cub Kiara (Simba and Nala’s daughter) the story of Mufasa, with Timon and Pumbaa cracking jokes along the way. The story, told through flashbacks, shows Mufasa as a lost orphan cub until he meets Taka, a lion from a royal bloodline. That meet-up kicks off an epic adventure with a crazy crew of outcasts trying to find their purpose. Their friendship gets put to the test as they team up to stay ahead of a dangerous enemy.

Rated: PG
Runtime: 2 hours

Recommended for children and families.

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.

 

Young Me Tai Chi with Mike Lin

Community member and Kahuku High and Intermediate School math teacher, Mike Lin will lead YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music.

Attendees will learn about this ancient relaxing and strengthening art form by following along with the introductory exercises to experience the physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits of Tai-Chi.

30 minute sessions to be held outside, behind the 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.

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

Please join us for weekly preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am to 11:00am.

Storytime – preschool age-appropriate stories read aloud, interactive songs or games and then a craft.

Best suited for children between the ages of 2 and 5.

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.

Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Poster

Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog, aka The Blue Blur, embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until he accidentally knocks out the power grid and sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now it’s super-villain vs. super-sonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power for world domination.

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes

Recommended for children and families.

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.

 

Young Me Tai Chi with Mike Lin

Community member and Kahuku High and Intermediate School math teacher, Mike Lin will lead YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music.

Attendees will learn about this ancient relaxing and strengthening art form by following along with the introductory exercises to experience the physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits of Tai-Chi.

30 minute sessions to be held outside, behind the 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.

Typewriter with scrabble tiles that spell "POETRY"

Poetry is a powerful medium for communicating our thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Let your imagination loose and invite your mind’s abstractions to take shape as we explore the work of
famous poets to inspire our own.

Join us in rejoicing all things poetry as we read, write, and share.

Best suited for teens and adults.

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.

Young Me Tai Chi with Mike Lin

Community member and Kahuku High and Intermediate School math teacher, Mike Lin will lead YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music.

Attendees will learn about this ancient relaxing and strengthening art form by following along with the introductory exercises to experience the physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits of Tai-Chi.

30 minute sessions to be held outside, behind the 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.

Hours

Date Time
Monday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Tuesday 12:00PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-7:00PM -
Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Thursday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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

ALERT | In holiday observance of King Kamehameha Day, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Memorial Day, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, May 24 to 26, 2025.