Kealakekua Public Library

Notice: The passport service at Kealakekua Public Library will be suspended effective November 1, 2024, until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time.

Address

81-6619 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI 96750, United States
808-323-7585
Kealakekua Public Library

About

Welcome to the Kealakekua Public Library! Designed by architect Howard Redfearn, our library opened on Oct. 14, 1950. The original portion of our library was built with native lava rock and ohia logs. Located in West Hawaii, our library serves residents from Keauhou-Kona to Ocean View in the Ka`u District.


Upcoming events at this branch

Children's Storytime

Join Auntie Stacy for stories and an activity for keiki and their caregivers. Suitable for keiki in preschool and beginning readers.

Young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Activities sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.).

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.

A person checking email on a laptop computer

Attend a free one-hour 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 for this basic skills computer class on the Kealakekua Public Library’s Registration Page or call (808) 323-7585.


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.

Children's Storytime

Join Auntie Stacy for stories and an activity for keiki and their caregivers. Suitable for keiki in preschool and beginning readers.

Young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Activities sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.).

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.

Quiz Bowl Team Meeting text with HSPLS library card logo and graphics of a trophy, confetti, and a stack of books

Do you enjoy reading, trivia, and teamwork? Join the Page Masters, a competitive book club for youth in the 4th through 7th grades.

Team meetings throughout the school year will be held synchronously at both the Kailua-Kona Public Library and the Kealakekua Public Library. Join our branches’ team to participate in the annual Big Island Heluhelu Quiz Bowl.

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring this program!

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.

Mobile phone and laptop computer with security warnings

Attend a free one-hour session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn:

  • How to recognize online scams
  • Smart online practices
  • How to spot phishing emails
  • Actions for suspected scams

Registration is required. Sign up for this basic skills computer class on the Kealakekua Public Library Registration Page or call (808) 323-7585.


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.

Children's Storytime

Join Auntie Stacy for stories and an activity for keiki and their caregivers. Suitable for keiki in preschool and beginning readers.

Young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Activities sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.).

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.

hand holding weeds

Join us for a presentation and talk story with Master Gardener Ed Fenzl of Living Light Landscaping.

This presentation will focus on

  • Local weed identification
  • Benefits of weeds in nature

You will learn about:

  • Natural weed control
  • Edible and medicinal uses of certain weeds

Be sure to bring your questions as there will be time for a Q&A and talk story after the presentation.

This program is proudly sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.).

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 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Tuesday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Wednesday 12:00PM-2:00PM & 3:00PM-7:00PM -
Thursday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Friday 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Saturday CLOSED -
Sunday CLOSED -

Access

Parking spots 14
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 1
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 5
Magazines 12
Newspapers 1
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

In observance of the General Election Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

In observance of the Veterans' Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024.