Kōloa Public and School Library

Address

3451 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI 96756, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-742-8455

Front entrance of Koloa Public and School Library

About

Welcome to the Kōloa Public and School Library! Our library was designed by Wilson Okamoto and Associates and opened in June 1976. Our 10,400 sq. ft. library serves students of Koloa Elementary  and communities of Kōloa, Poʻipū, Kukui‘ula, ʻŌmaʻo, Lāwaʻi and Kalāheo.

 


Upcoming events at this branch

Join us every Tuesday morning for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tales & Tunes (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.


Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa Public and School Library.


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 HSPLS Events Calendar.

Kalo Plant

Farm to Keiki First Foods Storytime is a four week series designed for children ages 0-5 and their parent/caregiver.  Each week features one Hawaiian food: kalo, banana, breadfruit and sweet potato.  Keiki will learn about healthy foods through stories, songs, rhymes and movement followed by an optional food tasting.


Open to families with children ages 0-5.  Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 10 families.  Families should plan to attend all four storytimes.

Register Here for the Farm to Keiki Storytime Series!

Mahalo to Farm to Keiki for providing this opportunity!


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.

Dinosaur Reading at Storytime

Join us every Tuesday morning for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tales & Tunes (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.


Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa Public and School Library.


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 HSPLS Events Calendar.

Game Night Scrabble

Games bring people together—come join the fun!

The library will have a selection of board games, card games, and puzzles for kids, teens, and adults to enjoy. Bring your family, bring your friends, or come on your own and join the fun!


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.

Kalo Plant

Farm to Keiki First Foods Storytime is a four week series designed for children ages 0-5 and their parent/caregiver.  Each week features one Hawaiian food: kalo, banana, breadfruit and sweet potato.  Keiki will learn about healthy foods through stories, songs, rhymes and movement followed by an optional food tasting.


Open to families with children ages 0-5.  Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 10 families.  Families should plan to attend all four storytimes.

Register Here for the Farm to Keiki Storytime Series!

Mahalo to Farm to Keiki for providing this opportunity!


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.

Dinosaur Reading at Storytime

Join us every Tuesday morning for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tales & Tunes (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.


Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa Public and School Library.


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 HSPLS Events Calendar.

Origami paper and origami frogs

Join us for Teen Craft Night at the library and turn paper into art!  Drop in, learn a variety of paper folds, and create something uniquely yours.  No experience necessary. Come and give it a try!

Teen Craft Night will be every second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 – 7:00 pm from January through May.

January 14 – February 11 – March 11 – April 8 – May 13

This program is for teens in grades 6-12.


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.

Dinosaur Reading at Storytime

Join us every Tuesday morning for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tales & Tunes (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.


Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa Public and School Library.


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 HSPLS Events Calendar.

Kalo Plant

Farm to Keiki First Foods Storytime is a four week series designed for children ages 0-5 and their parent/caregiver.  Each week features one Hawaiian food: kalo, banana, breadfruit and sweet potato.  Keiki will learn about healthy foods through stories, songs, rhymes and movement followed by an optional food tasting.


Open to families with children ages 0-5.  Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 10 families.  Families should plan to attend all four storytimes.

Register Here for the Farm to Keiki Storytime Series!

Mahalo to Farm to Keiki for providing this opportunity!


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.

Dinosaur Reading at Storytime

Join us every Tuesday morning for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tales & Tunes (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.


Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa Public and School Library.


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 HSPLS Events Calendar.

Hours

Date Time
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 PM - 4:00PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

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

Services

Computers 6
Magazines 12
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.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Presidents' Day, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, February 14 to 16, 2026.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, March 26, 2026.