Kaimukī Public Library

Address

1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-733-8422

Photo of Kaimuki branch building

About

Welcome to the Kaimukī Public Library! Designed by local architect Shoso Kagawa, our library opened on June 17, 1965. Our busy regional library opens 6 days a week and is one of only 3 public libraries open on Sundays. In 2015, our library celebrated its 50th Anniversary.


Upcoming events at this branch

Hawaiian language class program

Aloha pumehana kākou!  We are continuing the  Basic Hawaiian Language class for those interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun and engaging way.  This class taught by Librarian Moki Renti Cruz will incorporate Hawaiian songs as a tool to help build vocabulary and understand sentence structure.  No prior music experience needed, although for this program as it is a continuation of the previous Hawaiian language class, and therefore may be more difficult for those without prior Hawaiian language experience.

Did you know that before the Hawaiian language was first printed in the 1820s, it was passed down orally for generations? It’s a rich and beautiful tradition we are excited to share with you!

This class is recommended for youth ages 13 and up.  Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

To register for this program please sign up at the Adult Reference Desk or give us a call at: (808)733-8422. For more information please contact our library at: (808)733-8422.

Please don’t wait to register, as we are limiting the class size to 20 individuals. 

E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

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.

game night at the library promo

Spend your last Tuesday of every month at Kaimukī Public Library playing games! From 5:30pm to 7:00pm, you can pick your favorite board, card, table top role playing (TTRP), or other game provided by the Library to play; you are also welcome to bring your own. Game on!

This recurring program series is for tweens and teens (ages 12 to 18) and their families, and takes place in the Library’s Meeting RoomRegistration is not requiredand you can drop by anytime during the time of the eventFor more informationplease stop by the Reference Desk or give us a call at (8087338422.

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.

kids reading a giant book

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5,  but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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.

 

purple lounge chair and pink hanging lights

Need a space away from home to study and get homework done (or any other quiet work), decompress, eat snacks, and/or hang out with friends? Come on by to the Kaimukī Public Library meeting room! Beginning September 7, 2025, the Library will be hosting a Teen Readers Lounge on the first Sunday of every month from 1pm4pm. Music will be playing to create an inviting and relaxing environment. Students are welcome to bring their own food, listen to their own music, and bring CDs of their choice to play for the room as well. With school back in session, the first Sunday of every month can set the tone for the rest of it—make new friends, discover a new interest or reconnect with an older one, set aside time to indulge in reading or your latest crafting hobby; the possibilities are endless and the choice is yours!

This recurring program series is for student ages 12 to 18. Registration is not required, and students can drop by anytime during the time of the event. For more information, please stop by the Reference Desk or give us a call at (808) 7338422.

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.

Hawaiian language class program

Aloha pumehana kākou!  We are continuing the  Basic Hawaiian Language class for those interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun and engaging way.  This class taught by Librarian Moki Renti Cruz will incorporate Hawaiian songs as a tool to help build vocabulary and understand sentence structure.  No prior music experience needed, although for this program as it is a continuation of the previous Hawaiian language class, and therefore may be more difficult for those without prior Hawaiian language experience.

Did you know that before the Hawaiian language was first printed in the 1820s, it was passed down orally for generations? It’s a rich and beautiful tradition we are excited to share with you!

This class is recommended for youth ages 13 and up.  Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

To register for this program please sign up at the Adult Reference Desk or give us a call at: (808)733-8422. For more information please contact our library at: (808)733-8422.

Please don’t wait to register, as we are limiting the class size to 20 individuals. 

E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

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.

kids reading a giant book

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5,  but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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.

 

Hawaiian language class program

Aloha pumehana kākou!  We are continuing the  Basic Hawaiian Language class for those interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun and engaging way.  This class taught by Librarian Moki Renti Cruz will incorporate Hawaiian songs as a tool to help build vocabulary and understand sentence structure.  No prior music experience needed, although for this program as it is a continuation of the previous Hawaiian language class, and therefore may be more difficult for those without prior Hawaiian language experience.

Did you know that before the Hawaiian language was first printed in the 1820s, it was passed down orally for generations? It’s a rich and beautiful tradition we are excited to share with you!

This class is recommended for youth ages 13 and up.  Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

To register for this program please sign up at the Adult Reference Desk or give us a call at: (808)733-8422. For more information please contact our library at: (808)733-8422.

Please don’t wait to register, as we are limiting the class size to 20 individuals. 

E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

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.

monster house movie poster

Countdown to Halloween with coloring & a movie night at Kaimukī Public Library!

Monster House is an animated film that follows the misadventures of three teens who believe that a man-eating entity lives in an old, broken down house in their neighborhood.

Runtime is approximately 86 minutes (1 hr. 26 minutes). The movie is rated PG for parental guidance suggested. This movie program is suitable for teens and tweens. Children under 10 are to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You are welcome to bring your own food and bottled water to enjoy while watching the movie.

Coloring sheets of Halloween- and monster-based themes, alongside coloring materials, will be provided. Due to the limited space and supplies, pre-registration for this program is advised and registration is limited to 20 participants. Please contact the Kaimukī Public Library at (808) 733–8422 or come in–person at the Reference Desk to register.

All programs are subject to change. 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. 

kids reading a giant book

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5,  but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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.

 

My Fair Lady Movie Theater Poster

Location: Meeting Room

Enjoy the movie classic My Fair Lady all over again, but with an added twist: an audience sing-along!  Mics won’t be provided but you can sing as loud, as soft or not at all, from the comfort of your seat! How fun is that? 

This Best Picture, a musical reworking of George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” is about a pompous, acid-tongued professor of linguistics (Best Actor Rex Harrison) who tries to refine an ill-mannered, uneducated guttersnipe (Audrey Hepburn) and pass her off as a princess in six months.

This movie is rated G (General Audiences) by the Motion Picture Association (MPA).  Contains mild language, some adult themes, and depictions of alcohol consumption.  Young children need to be accompanied by either a parent or legal guardian. Mahalo to the Friends of Kaimuki Public Library for sponsoring this event. 

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 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Access

Parking spots 44
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 3
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 20
Magazines 63
Newspapers 16
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store Yes
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

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