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 O‘ahu’s North Shore. Our library serves students, faculty, residents of Kahuku, Ka‘a‘awa, Lā‘ie, Hau‘ula, 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

The Tiny Tree image of a rocket with a father and child inside.

To celebrate 2025 as being the YEAR OF COMMUNITY FORESTS, Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents The Tiny Tree by Annie Cusick Wood!

Embark on an unforgettable cosmic adventure with Matt and his dad aboard Roger Rocketship as they explore distant galaxies. When their spaceship malfunctions, they land on a mysterious planet and discover a magical blue seed. Filled with upbeat songs, delightful creatures, and exciting adventures, this enchanting tale teaches the importance of caring for our planet and each other. 

Specifically developed for a younger audience, the 40-minute show is a fun interactive introduction to literature.

This free Honolulu Theatre for Youth performance is suitable for ages 4+. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Funded by a grant from the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, and by the Urban & Community Forestry Program of the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Region 5, State and Private Forestry.


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.

Mele and Mending Cancelled

Mele and Mending has been cancelled. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

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.

Bee flying over green hedges

Join us for a family friendly movie night.

“Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.” – Swank Movie Licensing website 

Popcorn will be provided. First come, first served.

This screening is made possible by the Friends of the Library Kahuku and the Swank Movie Licensing.

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.

Splash background with colorful number tiles and an origami paper plane

Please join us for math-made-easy fun!

Our creative activities will teach math in a cool new way with exciting games and crafts.

This program is best suited for grades K-5.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

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.

flower colored tote bag for food

Often times, mele is accompanied by meaʻai, so why not learn to make a paʻina tote to carry your ‘ono entrees to the next kanikapila.

Donated fabric will be available or sewists are invited to bring their own sturdy, cotton material.

Synthetic webbing for the handles will be provided. The pa’ina tote has a special pocket to insert a piece of cardboard for stability.

If you don’t want to make the pocket, no worries. It’s optional.

 

Friday afternoon (7/25 noon to 3pm) will be reserved for selecting fabric from our donation bin, cutting and taking home to wash.

Instructions will be available upon request if participants have their own fabric and just want to come on Monday to sew.

Monday (7/28 from 10am to 3pm) will be the day for sewing.

Space will be limited to 6 participants.

Please call the library to reserve your spot. 808-293-8935

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

word James in large print

James by Percival Everett

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim’s point of view

NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW’S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • KIRKUS PRIZE WINNER  • A LOS ANGELES TIMES BEST FICTION BOOK OF THE LAST 30 YEARS

In development as a feature film to be produced by Steven Spielberg •  A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times Book Review, LA Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Economist, TIME, and more.

“Genius”—The Atlantic • “A masterpiece that will help redefine one of the classics of American literature, while also being a major achievement on its own.”—Chicago Tribune • “A provocative, enlightening literary work of art.”—The Boston Globe • “Everett’s most thrilling novel, but also his most soulful.”—The New York Times

When Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he runs away until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck has faked his own death to escape his violent father. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond.  

Brimming with the electrifying humor and lacerating observations that have made Everett a literary icon, this brilliant and tender novel radically illuminates Jim’s agency, intelligence, and compassion as never before. James is destined to be a major publishing event and a cornerstone of twenty-first century American literature.

 

Additional copies of the novel will be available at Kahuku Public and School Library and/or may be requested from other libraries within HSPLS.

Not all the selections for the upcoming months have been made. Please join us and help us decide what to read next!

Recommended for ages 18 and over.

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.

 

flower colored tote bag for food

Often times, mele is accompanied by meaʻai, so why not learn to make a paʻina tote to carry your ‘ono entrees to the next kanikapila.

Donated fabric will be available or sewists are invited to bring their own sturdy, cotton material.

Synthetic webbing for the handles will be provided. The pa’ina tote has a special pocket to insert a piece of cardboard for stability.

If you don’t want to make the pocket, no worries. It’s optional.

 

Friday afternoon (7/25 noon to 3pm) will be reserved for selecting fabric from our donation bin, cutting and taking home to wash.

Instructions will be available upon request if participants have their own fabric and just want to come on Monday to sew.

Monday (7/28 from 10am to 3pm) will be the day for sewing.

Space will be limited to 6 participants.

Please call the library to reserve your spot. 808-293-8935

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

flower colored tote bag for food

Often times, mele is accompanied by meaʻai, so why not learn to make a paʻina tote to carry your ‘ono entrees to the next kanikapila.

Donated fabric will be available or sewists are invited to bring their own sturdy, cotton material.

Synthetic webbing for the handles will be provided. The pa’ina tote has a special pocket to insert a piece of cardboard for stability.

If you don’t want to make the pocket, no worries. It’s optional.

 

Space will be limited to 6 participants.

Please call the library to reserve your spot. 808-293-8935

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

Japanese Bon Dancers, three and various sushi with miso soup bowl and chop sticks

Celebrate Summer Reading! Our summer theme is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the power of storytelling through music, chants, and poetry.

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In the spirit of mele, we will hold an interactive celebration of Japanese music and food with a Bon Dance and a cooking presentation led by respected community members.

Colette Gomoto, singer of traditional Japanese style songs, will lead us in an actual Bon Dance before the cooking. She will briefly present on the history and significance of the Bon Dance. Music from the recently released Lahaina Ondo CD, which features songs sung by Colette, will be played and the audience will be invited to join in.

Then, we’ll have ‘Anakē (Aunty) Carol Anamizu lead us in a cooking demonstration including sekihan, nishime, sushi, and mochi with green tea.

If time permits, attendees will have an opportunity to work with the mochi and add beans inside.

We hope you join us for this special evening of traditional songs and delicious foods.

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.

2025 Year of Our Community Forests

2025 is the Year of Our Community Forests. We’re celebrating trees in the wao kanaka, where we live, learn, and play.

Special mele and keiki activities will be shared.

What is a community forest? It’s a collection of trees in the wao kanaka, where we live, learn, and play. Community forests include trees in our neighborhoods, yards, parks, schools, and along our streets. They give us gathering places, shade to cool down, air to breathe, food to eat, wood for carving, leaves for weaving, and flowers for lei. Our forests help grow our communities, and we can help grow our community forests by caring for our trees, planting new trees, and learning from trees.

2025 was officially proclaimed as the Year of Our Community Forests by Governor Josh Green on January 10, 2025.

The campaign is brought to you by a partnership of tree lovers, including DLNR Forestry & Wildlife and its Kaulunani Urban & Community Forestry Program, and many more organizations.

Kaulunani is proud to be the State of Hawaii’s Urban and Community Forestry Program housed within the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife.

Kaulunani focuses on improving the health and viability of trees in Hawaii’s communities through the implementation of educational programs, among other initiatives.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

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 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday 12:00PM - 7:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
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 Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed August 30 to September 1, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

ALERT | Northstar Digital Literacy will have a scheduled downtime on Thursday, July 17 starting at 6pm HST, in order to implement improvements. Northstar will be unavailable during this time. We expect the downtime to last 2 hours. Mahalo for your patience.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.