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

Story Time Bear in a Cartoon Jungle with Animals

Weekly Wednesday Story Time at Kapaa Public Library!

Story time is for approximately 2-4 year old children and their parent/guardian.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kapaa 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. See a schedule of upcoming events at HSPLS Events Calendar.

Lilo & Stitch movie poster is shown, to promote kids movie night, at Kapaa Public Library.

Families are invited to join us for a movie, featuring a screening of Lilo & Stitch (2025) Rated PG.

This program is suitable for children and their caregivers.

Light refreshments will be served while supplies last. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles. Outside food and drinks are 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.

 

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes movie poster. Screening held at Kapaa Public Library.

Teens are invited to join us for a movie, featuring a screening of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, based on the young adult series by Suzanne Collins. 

This program is suitable for teens (ages 13-17).

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

 

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

ALERT | In holiday observance of Christmas, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
On Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24) all public libraries that normally offer evening hours will close no later than 4 p.m.

ALERT | In holiday observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
On New Year's Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 31) all public libraries that normally offer evening hours will close no later than 4 p.m.

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.