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Kapolei Public Library
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
- December 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
- Contact: 808-693-7050
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 packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk. Registration will start on Saturday, September 07, 2024.
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.
- December 8, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-693-7050
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.
Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
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.
- December 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
- Contact: 808-693-7050
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 packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk. Registration will start on Saturday, September 07, 2024.
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.
- December 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-693-7050
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.
Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
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.
- December 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
- Contact: 808-693-7050
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 packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk. Registration will start on Saturday, September 07, 2024.
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.
- December 15, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-693-7050
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.
Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
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.
- December 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Games
- Contact: 808-693-7050
Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a chance to play! Tables are open for teen or adult players with 6+ months of experience playing.
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. Program schedule is subject to change.
- December 16, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Categories: Entertainment
- Contact: 808-693-7050
Bring your cameras and join us for free picture-taking with Santa and his Elf!
Tickets for picture-taking will be distributed at 5:00pm. Picture-taking will start at 5:30pm. Simple activities and crafts for keiki will also be provided in the Children’s Room. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.
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.
- December 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
- Contact: 808-693-7050
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 packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk. Registration will start on Saturday, September 07, 2024.
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.
- December 18, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-693-7050
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.
Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
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.
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 |
