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

Children's Storytime

Join us 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.

cloudy with a chance of meatballs movie event poster

Location: Meeting Room

An inventor and a weather-reporter intern try to discover why the sky is raining food instead of water in this adaptation of the children’s book by Ron and Judi Barrett.

This movie is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association for brief mild language. Parental guidance is suggested.

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.

Know thy shelf, and share your love of reading manga and graphic novels with other young readers in your community!

Kaimukī Public Library will be hosting a free, walk-in teen manga and graphic novel book club program on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Join us in the meeting room to talk about manga & graphic novels that you’ve read, are reading, or would like to read.

Please see the YA Librarian or Reference Desk for more information.

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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

Children's Storytime

Join us 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.

Doggie Tote Bag picture

Location: Meeting Room

Help reduce paper, plastic and food waste! Creatively repurpose a promotional gift bag into a reusable carrier for restaurant leftovers. Also, learn the versatile embroidery blanket stitch to embellish your transformed work. Ideas for other uses for your bag and blanket stitch applications will be shared in this 90-minute workshop by local eco-crafter Evelyn Nakamura.

All craft supplies will be provided.  This program is suitable for adults. Space is limited to 15 participants. You may reserve a spot by either calling 808-733-8422 or signing up in person at the Adult Reference Desk. 

Mahalo to the Friends of Kaimuki Public Library for sponsoring this program.

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.

battle of the brands

Location: Meeting Room

Think there’s a specific brand that does a snack or drink better than the rest? Would you be able to recognize the brand by taste alone?

Put it to the test! Join us in the meeting room on Monday, June 22, and taste test a variety of the same type of snack/beverage from different brands and see which brand(s) win out. Items will be sorted out and out of their package, so the winning brand(s) will not be revealed until the end.

Due to the limited space, pre-registration for this program is advised. Registration is limited to 15 slots. Please contact the Kaimukī Public Library at (808) 733-8422 or come in-person at the Reference Desk to register.

Mahalo to the Friends of the Kaimukī 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.

ratatouille movie event poster

Location: Meeting Room

A rat who dreams of becoming a gourmet chef teams up with an inexperienced kitchen worker at one of Paris’ finest restaurants.

This movie is rated G by the Motion Picture Association for general audiences, recommended for ages 7 and up.

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.

Photo of RN May Kealoha

Join us for an informative program on diabetes, where you’ll learn what diabetes is, its potential health impacts, and practical steps for prevention.

The session will be led by May Kealoha, RN, a former nursing instructor at Kapiʻolani Community College. She is passionate about promoting wellness and enjoys offering educational workshops that support healthier, stronger local communities.

For any questions, or to register for this program please sign up or contact the Adult Reference Desk at: (808)733-8422.

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.

 

Children's Storytime

Join us 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.

One Hundred Foot Journey movie poster

Location: Meeting Room

When the chilly chef proprietress of a Michelin-starred French restaurant in southern France gets wind of a culinary immigrant opening an Indian restaurant just 100 feet from her own, her icy protests escalate to all-out war between the two establishments. It’s a celebration of triumph over exile as these two worlds collide and one young man tries to find the comfort of home in every pot — wherever he may be.

Some material may not be suitable for children. This movie is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association for thematic elements, some violence, language and brief sensuality. Parental guidance is suggested.

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

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In state observance of King Kamehameha I Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3; however, ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu will be open July 3 and closed Saturday, July 4.

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