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

NAMI Peer Support Group
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Hawaii's official logo

NAMI Peer support groups offer respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope for people living with mental illness. Free and confidential.

Connection Recovery Peer Support Groups meet in-person, every Tuesday:
     1:30 pm 
@ Lihue Library 4344 Hardy Street (w/ free lunch provided!)

RSVP in advance: 808-631-4982 or kauai@namihawaii.org

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Kauai is an affiliate of NAMI Hawaii. NAMI Kauai and dedicated volunteer members and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy and support group programs for people in our community living with mental illness and their loved
ones.

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.

Adults’ Coloring Cafe
Flower coloring sheet with a pink square on top with the words "Coloring Fun!" on it.

Coloring can be very stress relieving! Add free coffee and refreshments from our Friends of the Lihue Library, 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.

Teens’ Umeke Craft Series- DIY Felt Spam Musubi Craft

This Summer Reading Challenge, teach yourself a new skill! Whether it is crocheting, working with fabric and felt, basic sewing, or DIY- come learn how to create DIY felt crafts at the library, continuing with learning how to put all our skills we learned this summer together and create a Spam Musubi, kawaii style. This super-cute musubi will put your felt-rolling, plushie-stuffing, sew-tastic skills together to create a fun musubi. Then, get ready to put all your crafts together in a crocheted ‘umeke/bowl to take home and display your crafts in!

Learn techniques for working with craft materials such as yarn, felt, ribbon, fabric, hot glue, sewing kits, and more with our crafty library staff!

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 Dog Days” Senior Adoptable Dog Cafe w/ Kaua’i Humane Society

Stop by the conference room to pet dogs, read books, drink coffee, and relax. Adopt a new friend, if you can!

Huge mahalo to our friends, both human and furry-kind, at Kaua’i Humane Society for making this event possible for our community.

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.

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party- Mr. Kneel Hip Hop for Families & Break Dancers from BREAKin Through, Kaua’i

Let’s hip-hop and boogie to a fantastic summer beat from our friend Mr. Kneel and the breakers from BREAKin Through, Kaua’i!

Friends of Lihue Library present a fun event for families and hip-hop lovers of all ages as we end the Summer Reading Challenge on a high-note, literally. Come see Mr. Kneel rap, beatbox, and MC to original, family-friendly songs about healthy living and good choices. Then, catch dancers from BREAKin Through break dance and show us how to move our bodies the healthy way.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Lihue Library, mahalo!

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.

NAMI Peer Support Group
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Hawaii's official logo

NAMI Peer support groups offer respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope for people living with mental illness. Free and confidential.

Connection Recovery Peer Support Groups meet in-person, every Tuesday:
     1:30 pm 
@ Lihue Library 4344 Hardy Street (w/ free lunch provided!)

RSVP in advance: 808-631-4982 or kauai@namihawaii.org

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Kauai is an affiliate of NAMI Hawaii. NAMI Kauai and dedicated volunteer members and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy and support group programs for people in our community living with mental illness and their loved
ones.

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.

Board Game & Puzzle Fun
Board games for family board game night

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

Bring your friends, family, or just come alone 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

“E ola ka leo, e ola ka’ike: When the voice lives, knowledge thrives:” Keiki Hawaiian Culture Workshop w/ Kumu Pohaku Kekaualua

Kumu Pohaku Kekaualua, introduction to Hawaiian Culture, Chant, and Lei Making for ages 5 to 11, keiki.

Pohakukauea “Pohaku” Kekaualua is a Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner, educator, and professional bodyboarder based on the island of Kaua’i. He offers culturally grounded tours, sharing local history, stories (mo’olelo), chants (oli), and ocean conservation practices. He is highly regarded in the Kaua’i community for his deep connection to the land (‘āina) and ocean. People who take his excursions—which span from kayaking the Wailua River to hiking Waimea Canyon—often highlight how his storytelling and ceremonies provide a rich, authentic indigenous perspective on the island’s landscape.

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.

NAMI Peer Support Group
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Hawaii's official logo

NAMI Peer support groups offer respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope for people living with mental illness. Free and confidential.

Connection Recovery Peer Support Groups meet in-person, every Tuesday:
     1:30 pm 
@ Lihue Library 4344 Hardy Street (w/ free lunch provided!)

RSVP in advance: 808-631-4982 or kauai@namihawaii.org

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Kauai is an affiliate of NAMI Hawaii. NAMI Kauai and dedicated volunteer members and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy and support group programs for people in our community living with mental illness and their loved
ones.

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

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