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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
- September 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.
- September 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.
- September 20, 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.
- September 22, 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.
- September 24, 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.
- September 25, 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.
- September 26, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
- Categories: Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-693-7050
Babies 0-23 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for lap–sit storytimes designed just for our littlest library users! Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on as we share stories, interactive rhymes, and songs in this 20-minute program. The 30-minute play sessions that follow our baby storytimes are a great way to meet other families in the community!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
- September 27, 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.
- September 27, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Categories: Community, History
- Contact: 808-693-7050
Join us for a screening of Shikata Ga Nai, which depicts the silent struggle of WWII veteran Tats, who is permanently haunted by a secret from his combat experiences. Q&A to follow. Free. Donations accepted (cash, check).
Sponsored by Nisei Veterans Legacy, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization with assistance from Friends of the Library Kapolei.
Images courtesy of Nisei Veterans Legacy.
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.
- September 29, 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.
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 |
