Passport services at this location will resume August 1, 2025.
The Keaʻau Public and School Library is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility. Learn about passport processing hours and requirements.
Welcome to the Keaʻau Public & School Library! Designed by Matsunaga, Sako, and Associates/Architects, Inc., we’re located on Keaʻau Middle School campus, and opened on Sept. 30, 1974. In 2014, we offered temporary free 24/7 Wi-Fi to Puna residents during June 27th lava flow and Hurricane Iselle’s devastation. Our library celebrated its 40th Anniversary on Nov. 25, 2014.

Attend a free 120 minute session on computer basics. Participants will learn:
Registration is required. Sign up at Keaau Mapunawai Computer Basic Classes or call the library. Participants may qualify for a free computer.
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.

In partnership with the East Hawai’i Master Gardeners we will be offering a free gardening workshop. Learn about the many species of beautiful and edible flowers. We will be talking about the many culinary and medicinal uses of marigolds, dandelions, and nasturtiums. Join us to learn more about the wonderful world of edible flowers and how to grow your own at home. If interested sign up by calling the library or coming 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.

Come join us for winter storytime. A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories. In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development. Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards. Materials will be provided. Suitable for all ages.
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.

Attend a free 120 minute session on internet usage. Participants will learn:
Registration is required. Sign up at Keaau Mapunawai Internet Usage Computer Class or call the library. Participants may qualify for a free computer.
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.

Come join us for winter storytime. A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories. In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development. Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards. Materials will be provided. Suitable for all ages.
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.

Attend a free 120 minute session on using email. Participants will learn:
Registration is required. Sign up at https://mapunawai.com/keaau-classes/ or call the library. Participants may qualify for a free computer.
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.

Come join us for winter storytime. A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories. In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development. Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards. Materials will be provided. Suitable for all ages.
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.

Attend a free 120 minute session on telehealth and online safety. Participants will learn:
Registration is required. Sign up at https://mapunawai.com/keaau-classes/ or call the library. Participants may qualify for a free computer.
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.

Come join us for winter storytime. A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories. In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development. Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards. Materials will be provided. Suitable for all ages.
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.

Come join us for spring storytime. A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories. In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development. Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards. Materials will be provided. Suitable for all ages.
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.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM - |
| Tuesday | 12:00PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-7:00PM - |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM - |
| Thursday | 12:00PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-7:00PM - |
| Friday | 12:00PM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
| Parking spots | 3 |
| Parking fee | Free |
| Handicap parking spots | 2 |
| Book drop off | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Computers | 8 |
| Magazines | 64 |
| 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.