Kapolei Public Library

Address

1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI 96707, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-693-7050

Photo of Kapolei branch building

About

Welcome to the Kapolei Public Library! Built on land provided to the state in trust by Campbell Estate, our library opened in August 2004. With more than 48,000 registered patrons and visitors, we often have the highest circulation figures among Oahu libraries. One of our most popular programs is Halloween “Fright Night” on Oct. 31!

Upcoming events at this branch

Solo Journaling RPGs
Solo Journaling
To celebrate both National Novel Writing Month and International Games Month, Kapolei Public Library is presenting a solo journaling RPG corner in the Young Adult area. Teens are encouraged to traverse through their own story (with a little bit of a random chaotic factor) by trying out many different solo journaling games! All materials will be provided by the library while supplies last.
Will you be a freelance healer traversing through dungeons with a variety of adventurers? A target on the run from a serial killer? A humble tea seller serving drinks to people in limbo?
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.
Keiki Storytime
Children's Storytime

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

Solo Journaling RPGs
Solo Journaling
To celebrate both National Novel Writing Month and International Games Month, Kapolei Public Library is presenting a solo journaling RPG corner in the Young Adult area. Teens are encouraged to traverse through their own story (with a little bit of a random chaotic factor) by trying out many different solo journaling games! All materials will be provided by the library while supplies last.
Will you be a freelance healer traversing through dungeons with a variety of adventurers? A target on the run from a serial killer? A humble tea seller serving drinks to people in limbo?
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.
Solo Journaling RPGs
Solo Journaling
To celebrate both National Novel Writing Month and International Games Month, Kapolei Public Library is presenting a solo journaling RPG corner in the Young Adult area. Teens are encouraged to traverse through their own story (with a little bit of a random chaotic factor) by trying out many different solo journaling games! All materials will be provided by the library while supplies last.
Will you be a freelance healer traversing through dungeons with a variety of adventurers? A target on the run from a serial killer? A humble tea seller serving drinks to people in limbo?
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.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
children reading clipart. Boy & girl on book pile

Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun program that promotes reading to  newborns, infants, and toddlers and encourages parent and child bonding through reading. This challenge is a simple, yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills and helps young children gain the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

The concept is simple: read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten.  Each participant will receive a special passport and may have their passports “stamped” for each 100 books read.  

Pick up your child’s packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

Pokemon Club
Pokemon Club
Keiki ages 5-14 are invited to join Kapolei Public Library’s Pokémon Club!
  • 1/4: Learn and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). Cards will be loaned to newcomers. Experienced players are encouraged to join in and may bring their own cards (that should be marked to prevent them from being mixed up with another person’s deck).
  • 11/18: Bring your favorite Pokémon to life using air dry clay! Materials will be provided on a first come, first served basis. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei. 

We are accepting donations of new or old Pokémon Trading Cards. This program is thanks to a partnership with AASL/ALSC and the Pokémon Company.
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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar. 
Kapolei Book Club
Color image of front cover of the novel My Friends by Fredrik Backman

The Kapolei Book Club will discuss My Friends by Fredrik Backman.  Register with Nonfiction reference by phone or in person.

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.

Solo Journaling RPGs
Solo Journaling
To celebrate both National Novel Writing Month and International Games Month, Kapolei Public Library is presenting a solo journaling RPG corner in the Young Adult area. Teens are encouraged to traverse through their own story (with a little bit of a random chaotic factor) by trying out many different solo journaling games! All materials will be provided by the library while supplies last.
Will you be a freelance healer traversing through dungeons with a variety of adventurers? A target on the run from a serial killer? A humble tea seller serving drinks to people in limbo?
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.
Keiki Storytime
An illustration of a librarian reading to four children.

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

Solo Journaling RPGs
Solo Journaling
To celebrate both National Novel Writing Month and International Games Month, Kapolei Public Library is presenting a solo journaling RPG corner in the Young Adult area. Teens are encouraged to traverse through their own story (with a little bit of a random chaotic factor) by trying out many different solo journaling games! All materials will be provided by the library while supplies last.
Will you be a freelance healer traversing through dungeons with a variety of adventurers? A target on the run from a serial killer? A humble tea seller serving drinks to people in limbo?
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 - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 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

Access

Parking spots 99
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 5
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 44
Magazines 66
Newspapers 8
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

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