Lanai Public and School Library

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Address

555 Fraser Ave, Lanai City, HI 96763, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-565-7920

Photo of Lanai branch building

About

Welcome to the Lanai Public and School Library! Designed by architect Edwin T. Murayama, our library opened its doors to the public on Oct. 15, 1975. Our public and school library is the seventh such facility in the state and the first in Maui county. Our library is the only place on the island that provides free Internet access and Wi-Fi for library card holders.


Ohana Readers and Imagination Library logosThe Lanai Public and School Library participates in ʻOhana Readers, a literacy program that focuses on reading with family as an affiliate program of Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library. The program offers high-quality, age-appropriate Imagination Library books each month to children who are under the age of five. Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library program is a zip code based mailing program. Families must live in the Lanai zip code (96763) to participate. 

To register, download the registration form or visit the branch. You may return the form by mail or drop it off at the branch. The participating library will also offer programs that complement the books the children receive, and will provide other activities to promote literacy and reading.

For more information, visit the ‘Ohana Readers website.


Upcoming events at this branch

several build and play objects, dinosaur, plane, bridge and tractor.

Join us on the last Thursday of each month for construction fun!!

No hard hats needed.  Just put on your creativity cap and use your imagination to build tones of fun of all sorts.  Great STEM toys will be provided for use in the library.  This free program is suitable for adults, teens and children ages 3 and up. Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm monthly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

 

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 on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

New day & time!

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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.

A female volunteer assisting a female applicant

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 1st Tuesday of each month from 9:00-11:00am and 12:00-4:00pm, specialists from the American Job Center will be at the Lanai Public & School Library to assist with the following:

  • School
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employment
  • Work Clothing & Tools
  • Training
  • Internship Opportunities

Learn more at the Goodwill Hawaii website or call the Maui American Job Center at (808) 270-5777. No appointment is necessary.


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.

Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

New day & time!

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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.

Li‘a Legacy of a Hawaiian Man, a documentary film

Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening!

Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man is an award-winning documentary that celebrates the music and spirit of revered Big Island performer and composer, Sam Liʻa Kalainaina (1881-1975). It is also about a place, Waipi‘o Valley, and a life shaped and nourished by that place. This 74-minute film is suitable for ages 7 and up.

Free documentary copies will be provided, while supplies last.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for generously sponsoring this film screening event and for their gracious donation of film copies.


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. Program schedule is subject to change.

Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

New day & time!

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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.

The History of the Sons of Hawai‘i, a documentary film

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening!

“The History of the Sons of Hawai‘i” is an award-winning documentary that tells the story of the charismatic band that helped launch the Hawaiian cultural renaissance. Spanning forty years of Hawaiʻi’s rich musical tradition, the 80-minute film offers an intimate look at a unique group of performers and composers: their songs, their humor, and their devotion to a sound that continues to convey something essential about the Hawaiian spirit. Suitable for ages 7 and up.

Free documentary copies will be provided at the event, while supplies last.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for generously sponsoring this film screening event and for their gracious donation of film copies.


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. Program schedule is subject to change.

Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

New day & time!

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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.

Those Who Came Before The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae, a documentary film

Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening!

Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae pays tribute to three remarkable teachers that have guided Eddie Kamae: the great author and translator Mary Kawena Pukui, the “Songwriter of Waipiʻo” Sam Liʻa, and “Aloha Chant” author Pilahi Paki. One by one, they entrusted Eddie with key pieces of Hawaiʻi’s heritage – inspiring him to understand, perform, and pass that heritage on to the children of Hawaiʻi. This 57-minute film is suitable for ages 7 and up.

Free documentary copies will be provided, while supplies last.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for generously sponsoring this film screening event and for their gracious donation of film copies.


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. Program schedule is subject to change.

Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

New day & time!

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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 9:00AM-11:00AM & 12:00PM-4:00PM -
Tuesday 9:00AM-11:00AM & 12:00PM-4:00PM -
Wednesday 9:00AM-11:00AM & 12:00PM-4:00PM -
Thursday 12:00PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-7:00PM -
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 9
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 2
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 6
Magazines 60
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 Independence Day, all public libraries will be closed July 4 to 6, 2025.
Libraries that are normally closed on Mondays, will be OPEN on June 30, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025.