Laupāhoehoe Public and School Library

ALERT | Laupahoehoe Public and School Library will be closed from Dec. 22 to 26 to complete electrical work in the building. The library will reopen for regular public service on Monday, Dec. 29. We apologize to our patrons for this inconvenience.

The meeting room is temporarily closed for public use as we work on a heat mitigation solution. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Mahalo!

Address

35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764, USA
Directions

TEL: 808-962-2229

Laupahoehoe Public and School Library

About

Welcome to the Laupāhoehoe Public and School Library! Designed by Richard S. Matsunaga and Associates, we opened in 1973 but earthquake damage closed us for nearly a year. We reopened in 1974 on the campus of the Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School. We are one of the few Hawai‘i Island libraries to offer a meeting room for public use.

Upcoming events at this branch

Movie Monday
Movie Marquee with the words Kids' Movie Matinee surrounded by pink curtains

Join us for a children’s movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or 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.

2D Stop Motion Animation: Talk Story Through Doodles & Scribbles
Man framing his face with his hands with a screen overlay

This two-part beginner-friendly workshop on 8 & 15 December encourages everyone to “talk story” through art — blending imagination, humor, and Hawai‘i’s rich storytelling traditions, led by Lee Walczuk, Ohana Arts

Keiki will learn to bring inanimate objects to life using simple materials and basic frame-by-frame animation techniques.

The workshop is free and all materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sketchbooks or favorite small objects to animate and if possible, a cell phone.

Space is limited. Sign-up at the library or call 962-2229. Ages 10+.

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.

Legos @ the Library
9 lego blocks

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week.

Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or 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.

Family Story Time
Fish reading

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers. 

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.

Cancelled – Movie Monday
Movie Marquee with the words Kids' Movie Matinee surrounded by pink curtains

The library is closed the week of Christmas.

Join us on Monday 29 Dec for our next movie showing. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or 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.

Cancelled – Legos @ the Library
9 lego blocks

The library is closed the week of Christmas. Join us on Tuesday, 30 December for our next free build LEGOs event.

Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or 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.

Cancelled – Family Story Time
Fish reading

The library is closed the week of Christmas, join us New Year’s Eve, for our next story time where we explore the Letter T.

We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers. 

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.

Movie Monday
Movie Marquee with the words Kids' Movie Matinee surrounded by pink curtains

Join us for a children’s movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or 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.

Legos @ the Library
9 lego blocks

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week.

Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or 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.

Family Story Time
Fish reading

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers. 

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 12:00PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-7:00PM -
Tuesday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Thursday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Friday 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Saturday CLOSED -
Sunday CLOSED -

Access

Parking spots 13
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 2
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 8
Magazines 16
Newspapers 1
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

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