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

Open book with a castle on top

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.

Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee Logo

Local conservation organizations will be at the library to share information about their important work and provide fun activities for the keiki!  The following organizations will have a booth at the event:

  • Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee
  • Nā Kahu O Hōʻai
  • Hui Maka ʻĀinana O Makana
  • National Tropical Botanical Garden
  • Kauaʻi Forest Bird Recovery Project
  • County Office of Economic Development
  • Hoʻomalu I Ke Kai
  • College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience

Drop by anytime between 3:00 – 6:00 pm.  Participants will be provided with a passport to be stamped at each booth and will be eligible for raffle prizes.  Join us for an opportunity to connect and learn at the 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.

Bea's Balikbayan Box of Treasures Book Cover

Join children’s author, Christine Alemshah for a reading of Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures.  The visit includes fingerplays and interactive activities.


All children under 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.


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.

Open book with a castle on top

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.

Open book with a castle on top

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 Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

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ALERT | In holiday observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

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