Welcome to the Kalihi-Palama Public Library! Designed by architect Vladimir Ossipoff, called “the master of Hawaii modern architecture,” our library opened on Sept. 9, 1949. One of the few HSPLS libraries with an auditorium, ours is unique and popular- booked a year in advance. On Sept. 9, 2014, our library celebrated its 65th Anniversary.
CANCELLED – due to unforeseen circumstances.
Come in and watch a free PG-13 movie. Anyone under 13 yrs. old must be accompanied by a parent/ adult guardian.
You may bring in outside food and drink. July’s movie is Ghostbusters: frozen empire. (2024)
Limit – 10, first come, first served.
Program is sponsored in part by the Friends of the Kalihi-Palama 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.
Join us for keiki storytime. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. Program is best suited for children ages 3 – 5 years old, but families are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
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.
Thinking about getting a pet? Want to learn more about how to be an effective pet owner? Join us for the Hawaiian Humane Society’s “Responsible Pet Ownership” presentation. After the program, meet and greet with their “Joy Ambassadors” from the Pet Visitation team. Program is recommended for children in grades 1 – 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. All programs are subject to change.
Date | Time |
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Monday | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Friday | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Sunday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
Parking spots | 36 |
Parking fee | Free |
Handicap parking spots | 2 |
Book drop off | Yes |
Restrooms | Yes |
Computers | 10 |
Magazines | 40 |
Newspapers | 5 |
WiFi | Yes |
Friends' book store | Yes |
Free computer classes | Yes |
Meeting rooms | Yes |
Photocopying | Yes |
Test proctoring services | No |