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

A person checking email on a laptop computer

Attend a free 90-minute session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn:

  • How to setup email accounts
  • Write and send emails
  • Email Navigation (Gmail)
  • How to attach files and features

Registration is required. Sign up at HSPLS Oahu – Kapolei Public Library Registration – Mapunawai Inc.  Or call 808-693-7050.


A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.


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.

Cat Sleeping on Books

Discover the purrr-fect reads at Kapolei Public Library!  From March 10 – 29, children from babies through 12 years old can earn prizes – just by reading!  Children may earn prizes by tracking minutes spent reading.  Prizes will be awarded to children who read 5, 10, and 15 hours during this 3-week program.  Prizes may vary while supplies last.  Children may enter or claim their prizes anytime during library open hours, starting on March 10.  See staff at the Children’s Reference Desk for details.

Parents are encouraged to read to their children who can’t or need help reading.

Please note:  this Spring Reading Program is unique to Kapolei Public Library and does not utilize the online Beanstack program.

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.

Book featured in magical forest

READ, READ, READ and let your imagination soar with every page!  Discover fantastic worlds in our manga, graphic novel, and fantasy collections.  Find inspiration in the life stories of difference makers.  Delve into different worlds by reading about subjects unfamiliar to you.

Your adventure begins with a page….

All teens (ages 13 – 18) are invited to participate in our Spring Reading Challenge!  Just by reading, teens participating in this program may be eligible to win prizes based on completing three reading goals.  In-person registration begins on Monday, March 10.  More information will be available upon registration.

This program is unique to Kapolei Public Library and does not utilize the online Beanstack program.

~~ Seeking a different form of escape?  Experience Kapolei’s first ever Avian Escape Room on March 28 and 29. ~~

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.

Zipper Pouch Craft

Design, doodle, and draw!

Keiki, teens, and their families are invited to decorate and customize a zipper pouch with their own designs and drawings!  All young children must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Cat Sleeping on Books

Discover the purrr-fect reads at Kapolei Public Library!  From March 10 – 29, children from babies through 12 years old can earn prizes – just by reading!  Children may earn prizes by tracking minutes spent reading.  Prizes will be awarded to children who read 5, 10, and 15 hours during this 3-week program.  Prizes may vary while supplies last.  Children may enter or claim their prizes anytime during library open hours, starting on March 10.  See staff at the Children’s Reference Desk for details.

Parents are encouraged to read to their children who can’t or need help reading.

Please note:  this Spring Reading Program is unique to Kapolei Public Library and does not utilize the online Beanstack program.

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.

Book featured in magical forest

READ, READ, READ and let your imagination soar with every page!  Discover fantastic worlds in our manga, graphic novel, and fantasy collections.  Find inspiration in the life stories of difference makers.  Delve into different worlds by reading about subjects unfamiliar to you.

Your adventure begins with a page….

All teens (ages 13 – 18) are invited to participate in our Spring Reading Challenge!  Just by reading, teens participating in this program may be eligible to win prizes based on completing three reading goals.  In-person registration begins on Monday, March 10.  More information will be available upon registration.

This program is unique to Kapolei Public Library and does not utilize the online Beanstack program.

~~ Seeking a different form of escape?  Experience Kapolei’s first ever Avian Escape Room on March 28 and 29. ~~

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.

Cat Sleeping on Books

Discover the purrr-fect reads at Kapolei Public Library!  From March 10 – 29, children from babies through 12 years old can earn prizes – just by reading!  Children may earn prizes by tracking minutes spent reading.  Prizes will be awarded to children who read 5, 10, and 15 hours during this 3-week program.  Prizes may vary while supplies last.  Children may enter or claim their prizes anytime during library open hours, starting on March 10.  See staff at the Children’s Reference Desk for details.

Parents are encouraged to read to their children who can’t or need help reading.

Please note:  this Spring Reading Program is unique to Kapolei Public Library and does not utilize the online Beanstack program.

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.

Book featured in magical forest

READ, READ, READ and let your imagination soar with every page!  Discover fantastic worlds in our manga, graphic novel, and fantasy collections.  Find inspiration in the life stories of difference makers.  Delve into different worlds by reading about subjects unfamiliar to you.

Your adventure begins with a page….

All teens (ages 13 – 18) are invited to participate in our Spring Reading Challenge!  Just by reading, teens participating in this program may be eligible to win prizes based on completing three reading goals.  In-person registration begins on Monday, March 10.  More information will be available upon registration.

This program is unique to Kapolei Public Library and does not utilize the online Beanstack program.

~~ Seeking a different form of escape?  Experience Kapolei’s first ever Avian Escape Room on March 28 and 29. ~~

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.

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.

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.

Cat Sleeping on Books

Discover the purrr-fect reads at Kapolei Public Library!  From March 10 – 29, children from babies through 12 years old can earn prizes – just by reading!  Children may earn prizes by tracking minutes spent reading.  Prizes will be awarded to children who read 5, 10, and 15 hours during this 3-week program.  Prizes may vary while supplies last.  Children may enter or claim their prizes anytime during library open hours, starting on March 10.  See staff at the Children’s Reference Desk for details.

Parents are encouraged to read to their children who can’t or need help reading.

Please note:  this Spring Reading Program is unique to Kapolei Public Library and does not utilize the online Beanstack program.

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.

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

ALERT | In observance of the Good Friday holiday, all public libraries will be closed on April 18, 2025. Libraries that are normally open on Sundays will also be closed to observe Easter on April 20th.

ALERT | In observance of the Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.