Kapaʻa Public Library

Address

4-1464 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Directions

TEL: 808-821-4422

Kapaa Public Library

About

Welcome to the Kapaʻa Public Library! Our library, which opened on Mar. 12, 1955, celebrated 60 years of service in 2015. It serves the largest population center on Kauai and is one of two oceanfront public libraries in Hawai‘i. Our library has a “small-town” atmosphere with its cozy building but also offers the latest technology, including free Wi-Fi.

Ohana Readers and Imagination Library logosThe Kapaʻa Public Library participates in ʻOhana Readers, a literacy program that focuses on reading with family as an affiliate program of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program offers high-quality, age-appropriate Imagination Library books each month to children who are under the age of five.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program is a zip code based mailing program. Families must live in these specific Kauaʻi zip codes to participate. 

To register, click your ZIP code to download the registration form or visit the branch. You may return the form by mail or drop it off at the branch. The participating library will also offer programs that complement the books the children receive, and will provide other activities to promote literacy and reading.

For more information, visit the ‘Ohana Readers website.

Upcoming events at this branch

Craft Circle
craft circle

Let’s craft together! Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed, friendly space to make and connect. All skill levels welcome.

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.

Teen Movie Night
Teen Movie Night featuring Love & Basketball movie poster.

Celebrate the month of love with a screening of the teen classic: Love & Basketball (2000), rated PG-13, at Kapa‘a Public Library.

This program is recommended for ages 13+. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. Outside food not permitted.

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.

Movie Night
Adult Movie Night screening The Photograph movie.

Continue to celebrate the month of love with a screening of a modern romance: The Photograph (2020), rated PG-13, at Kapa‘a Public Library.

This program is recommended for ages 13+. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. Outside food not permitted.

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 at librarieshawaii.org/events.

Craft Circle
craft circle

Let’s craft together! Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed, friendly space to make and connect. All skill levels welcome.

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.

Zine Workshop
Zine Workshop graphic

What is a zine? Attend our workshop and get ready to unleash your artistic talent, express yourself, and socialize.

This program is recommended for ages 10 & up.

Light refreshments will be served while supplies last. Guests are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottle to help reduce waste.

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.

Craft Circle
craft circle

Let’s craft together! Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed, friendly space to make and connect. All skill levels welcome.

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.

Craft Circle
craft circle

Let’s craft together! Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed, friendly space to make and connect. All skill levels welcome.

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.

Hours

Date Time
Monday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM -
Tuesday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM & 4:00 PM-7:00 PM -
Wednesday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM -
Thursday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00PM-4:00 PM -
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 42
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 2
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 7
Magazines 15
Newspapers 2
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

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ALERT | In holiday observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Presidents' Day, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, February 14 to 16, 2026.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

ALERT | The ʻAiea Public Library parking lot and access stairs from Hakina street will be closed beginning January 17 due to an unforeseen electrical issue. The Library will be open with parking on the street available. We apologize for the inconvenience as we work to resolve the issue.