Lihue Public Library

Address

4344 Hardy St, Lihue, HI 96766, United States
808-241-3222
Lihue Public Library

About

Welcome to the Lihue Public Library! We are the largest library on Kauai, located in central Lihue 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 Kauai. In 2013, our library underwent extensive ADA renovations with facility upgrades and improvements.


Upcoming events at this branch

snowman

Do you have a wiggly, giggly 3 to 5 year old on your hands? Join us 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.

This month’s theme for storytime is “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?” Learn all about snow and make a fun snowman craft.

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.

LEGO LEAHI

Calling all upper elementary and middle school LEGO builders and burgeoning engineers!

Join us at the library for Lihue LEGO Club, where exciting building challenges using LEGO blocks await.

This event is recommended for children ages 8-12.

Auntie Kristen leads the fun with this month’s building challenge. Can you build a “snowball” launching catapult out of LEGO blocks? Learn how to launch “snowballs”, aka cotton balls, by building your own launcher from LEGOS.

See you there!

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 laptop sitting on a wooden table with a smart phone and a datebook and pen to the left of it. A man is typing on the laptop.

Learn the basics of using a computer for professional and personal goals! This class is presented by Mapunawai in partnership with HSPLS for adult community members. Chromebook laptops are provided as well as all class materials.

To register, visit HSPLS Kauai – Lihue Library Registration – Mapunawai Inc .

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.

 

babies reading

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.

An adult typing on a laptop computer

Learn the basics of using the internet and safe browsing with our friends at Mapunawai. No device? No problem! Lihue library will provide Chromebook laptops for class use. All learning materials will be provided.

HSPLS Kauai – Lihue Library Registration – Mapunawai In  

Click the link above to register.

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.

Open book with a castle on top

Do you have a wiggly, giggly 3 to 5 year old on your hands? Join us 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.

This month’s theme for storytime is Library Lovers’ Month! February is Library Lovers’ Month, the month to show your library some love. We will read about libraries and create a fun Valentine’s Day inspired library craft.

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.

Digital literacy- computer

Learn the basics of creating an email address, email etiquette, and organizing email files and folders with Mapunawai. All learning materials provided. Lihue Library will provide Chromebook laptops for class use.

To register: HSPLS Kauai – Lihue Library Registration – Mapunawai Inc

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.

assorted lego blocks of various colors

Calling all upper elementary and middle school LEGO builders and burgeoning engineers!

Join us at the library for Lihue LEGO Club, where exciting building challenges using LEGO blocks await.

This event is recommended for children ages 8-12.

Auntie Kristen leads the fun with this month’s building challenge. February is Library Lovers’ Month, and we want to show our library some love by building library-inspired creations from LEGOs. You could choose to build a library book that actually opens, a mini book cart that actually rolls, or anything else you can imagine!

See you there!

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.

various electronic devices such as tablets, ipad, phones, Wii controller

Protect yourself and your information online by learning the basics, along with some helpful tips, from our friends at Mapunawai. All learning materials will be provided. Lihue Library will provide Chromebook laptops for class use.

To register: HSPLS Kauai – Lihue Library Registration – Mapunawai Inc

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 #1 | The Hawaii State Library in Downtown Honolulu will be closed to the public from January 13 through January 24, 2025.

ALERT #2 | In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. Libraries that are normally closed on Mondays will be closed to observe the holiday on Tuesday, January 21st.