Līhuʻe Public Library

Address

4344 Hardy St, Lihue, HI 96766, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-241-3222

Lihue Public Library

About

Welcome to the Līhuʻe Public Library! We are the largest library on Kauaʻi, located in central Līhuʻe within walking distance of many State and County buildings. Designed by architect Stephen Oyakawa, our 22,300 sq. ft. building is distinguished by its arc-shaped roof and lava rock walls. We serve as the regional library and Federal Depository for Kauaʻi. In 2013, our library underwent extensive ADA renovations with facility upgrades and improvements.


Upcoming events at this branch

seated parent with child on lap look at book. ABC, music notes, and stars surround them

Are you a parent or caregiver to a little one, between the ages of 0 to 2 years old?

Bring your tiny reader to a special storytime program at the library just for babies and their caregivers.

Join us for age-appropriate stories, silly songs and rhymes, and top it all off with sensory play time.

It is sure to be fun for our smallest library users and their loved ones!

Recommended for ages 0-2.

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.

green tree with purple blooms growing out of a book

Join the First Thursday Memory Catchers for an insightful writing workshop geared toward “memory catching” poetry and letter-writing.

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

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TEENS!  Join us for National Pizza Day – good vibes, great friends, and all the cheesy slices you can handle! Come grab a slice and hang out.  While supplies last.  For Teens, ages 11-18 years old.

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.

Felt Fortune Cookies

Create soft, colorful felt fortune cookies and tuck your own fun or inspiring messages inside!  Add a mini take out box and you’ve got a great gift!  A cozy, creative craft with a surprise in every “bite.”

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.

valentine card

Aloha Adults!

Join amateur, very amateur, crafter and branch manager at Lihue Library, Kristen, for an informal crafting circle where we will stamp and decorate a card, or two, for Valentine’s Day or Single’s Awareness Day. Hey, we don’t discriminate or differentiate here! Spread the love by writing and crafting a heartfelt, funny, or sincere message for your card and pass the aloha along by gifting it to someone you care about, or keep it for yourself as an aspirational message!

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.

Dinosaur Reading at Storytime

Do you have a wiggly, giggly 3 to 5 year old on your hands? Join Aunty Hayley, Lihue Children’s Librarian, for Preschool Storytime as we listen to stories, shake our sillies out as we dance to funny songs and rhymes, and top it all off with a simple craft you can take home with you. After craft, we have 10 to 15 minutes of playtime with our friends, old and new!

This program is recommended for ages 3 to 5 only. See our Baby & Me storytime for younger ages, and our Lego Club for older ages.

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.

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 Big news for dementia care on Kauaʻi

We’ve rescheduled our community talk on the GUIDE Model to
February 12, 2026.

Learn what this new model means for families, caregivers, and dementia support on our island — with Dr. Susan Price

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.

Coloring, art therapy

Coloring can be very stress relieving! Add free coffee and refreshments and you have a fun afternoon at the library.

Open to young adults, adults, and seniors.

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.

10 different classical board games, stacked on top of each other.

We have so many board games and card games at the library!

Bring your friends, family, or just yourself to join others in playing board games at the library on selection in front of the circulation desk at Lihue Library.

Board games can be fun and stress-relieving, unless you’re like us and turn the tables over when you start to lose. Kidding! We are all good sports here at the library. Come play your favorites or discover a fun, new game.

Also available is the community puzzle located on the large, wooden table in the Hawaiian and Pacific reading section of the library. Bring your puzzle skills and assist in completing our community puzzle so that we may frame it and add it to the wall.

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

Arts & Crafts

Join us for an afternoon of fun, freestyle arts and crafts!

Let your imagination run wild and create something totally unique. Aunty Hayley brings an assortment of craft ideas for young ones to try, finish, and take home. Try one or complete them all!

This is a great way for young children to get experience and confidence in creating projects on their own.

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

Access

Parking spots 27
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 3
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 15
Magazines 40
Newspapers 5
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

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.

ALERT | The ʻAiea Public Library parking lot and access stairs from Hakina street will be closed beginning January 17 due to an unforeseen electrical issue. The Library will be open with parking on the street available. We apologize for the inconvenience as we work to resolve the issue.