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Līhuʻe 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
- February 25, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
- Contact: 808-241-3222
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.
- March 2, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Categories: Books, Poetry, Writing
- Contact: 808-241-3222
Join the Kaua‘i Live Poets Society for a relaxed poetry workshop at the Līhu‘e Public Library. Open to new, adult members of all skill levels!
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.
- March 3, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Support Group
- Contact: 808-241-3222
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.
- March 4, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Support Group
- Contact: 808-241-3222
Motherhood is a journey full of joys and challenges, and every mom’s experience is unique. Whether you’re a new mom, working mom, single mom, step-mom or a mom who is navigating challenging circumstances, this group is here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to share experiences, seek advice, and find comfort in a community that understands. Share your story with us!
For more information please email:
email Mom’s Support Group on Kauai
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.
- March 5, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
- Categories: Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-241-3222
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.
- March 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Poetry, Writing
- Contact: 808-241-3222
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
- March 10, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Support Group
- Contact: 808-241-3222
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.
- March 13, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Support Group
- Contact: 808-241-3222
Join us for a welcoming social gathering, cafe style, for anyone living with changes in their memory and the people who care about them. Memory cafes are based on a national model to encourage meaningful connections between all people. Come alone if you can or bring a supportive care partner if you have one. Volunteers are welcome to help assist by contacting Jewish Community Services of Hawai’i!
RSVP Required and to connect about volunteering, contact Dale at
Dale@jcs-hi.org or visit https://jcshi.regfox.com/plumeria-memory-cafe-rsvp
- March 16, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Environment, Learning
- Contact: 808-241-3222
Join us for another fun pollinator and gardening program for keiki, ages 5 to 12, presented by our friends, the Kaua’i Master Gardeners.
Here is just some of what you can expect this time:
üLearn about what plants need to grow best
üBuild a bug activity
üPlant Basil seeds to take home and watch grow
üPlant Give Away
Register at the Reference Desk inside Lihue Public 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.
- March 17, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Support Group
- Contact: 808-241-3222
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 |
