15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI 96748, United States (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 395, Kaunakakai, HI 96748)
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TEL: 808-553-1765
Welcome to the Molokai Public Library! Designed by architect Harry K. Stewart, our library opened on May 21, 1937. It is a 3,627 sq. ft. library located in central Kaunakakai and serves as a hub for many community activities.
The Molokai Public Library participates in ʻOhana Readers, a literacy program that focuses on reading with family as an affiliate program of Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library. The program offers high-quality, age-appropriate Imagination Library books each month to children who are under the age of five.
Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library program is a ZIP code based mailing program. Families must live in these specific Molokai ZIP codes to participate.
To register, click your ZIP code to download the registration form or visit the branch. You may return the form by mail or drop it off at the branch. The participating library will also offer programs that complement the books the children receive, and will provide other activities to promote literacy and reading.
For more information, visit the ‘Ohana Readers website.
Meet the Molokai Arts Center’s Artist in Residence, Linda Mae Tratechaud, who will share her Molokai journey in art. Linda comes to us from New Mexico. An Albuquerque native, she now lives south of Santa Fe in the Galisteo basin. Linda earned an Associates degree in Graphic Design from the Colorado Institute of Art in 1982 and was an award winning graphic designer, book designer, and illustrator for over 20 years before finishing her BFA with Honors from the University of New Mexico in 2005. She continued to study bronze and glass casting and sculpture at UNM, Santa Fe Community College, Bullseye Glass, as well as on her own.
While on Molokai, Linda’s project “Being Support with Mother Nature” will incorporate pieces of nature into her sculptures. She often makes structures out of sticks, branches, leaves, acorns and other found materials to work in juxtaposition with her cast glass sculptures. Once she has a structure built, she will have it cast into bronze, aluminum, or silver and then build the glass component into the piece. These latter processes will be done after the residency. Check out her website: https://lindamaetratechaud.com/home.html
Brought to Molokai in collaboration with Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
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.
In person or via Zoom! Join us in reading and discussing the following titles on the third Wednesday of each month:
January 15: Into the Uncut Grass by Trevor Noah
February 19: Paddling My Own Canoe by Audrey Sutherland
March 19: Being Mortal by Atul Gwande
April 16: No Time to Spare by Ursula K. Le Guin
May 21: James by Percival Everett
June 18: The Rent Collector by Cameron Wright
July 16: An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin
August 20: Magellan by Lawrence Bergreen
September 17: Grant by Ron Chernow
October 15: All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley
November 19: The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson
December 17: The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn
New members are welcome to attend! Call (808) 553-1765 for more information and/or Zoom link.
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.
Molokai Public Library Book Club picks for 2025
“Those of the uplands share their crops, those of the seaside share their catch.”
Join us for a community Barter & Trade gathering! Bring your homegrown or farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to share with others! We also welcome and encourage value-added products made from locally sourced, homegrown, or farm-fresh ingredients.
General Guidelines
By maintaining these guidelines, a community barter & trade system can thrive, fostering sustainability, unity and cultural preservation.
Added-Value Guidelines
Presented in partnership with ROOTed,ʻĀina Momona, Sustʻāinable Molokai and Kanaeokana.
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.
The community is invited to listen, learn from and share their views with local, Hawai’i and international speakers about a variety of topics through the Global Citizenship Speaker Series.
This presentation features Kalaniua “Ua” Ritte. Ua will share how ʻĀina Momona is addressing environmental challenges with a combination of traditional Hawaiian practices and modern solutions while engaging the community—especially local youth—in hands-on restoration work. He will also discuss the critical role of the Kaʻamola watershed in preserving the interconnected health of the land and sea, ensuring food security and sustainability for future generations.
Kalaniua “Ua” Ritte is the Executive Director of ʻĀina Momona, a Native Hawaiian nonprofit dedicated to restoring Molokai’s cultural and environmental abundance. Deeply rooted in his Molokai community, Ua brings decades of experience as a steward of the land and advocate for traditional practices.
The speaker series is presented by the Molokai Bahá’í Community in collaboration with Molokai Public Library to encourage conversations around global issues of importance to Molokai. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
This presentation will also be available via Zoom. Contact the library for more information.
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.
Get excited for a visit from Le Dauphin of Storybook Theatre with a dolphin story writing and coloring contest!
Dolphin Story Writing Contest
Dolphin Coloring Contest
Entries are due to the library on/before Tuesday, February 25th and will be judged by Mr. Mark Jeffers of Storybook Theatre and Friends of the Molokai Public Library. Winners will be announced at Story Time with “Captain Mark” and Le Dauphin on Wednesday, February 26th at 5:30 PM.
Presented with generous support from Friends of the Molokai 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. See a schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events.
Join us for crafting fun! Discover your creativity and share it with the world!
This month, create a heart-shaped sun catcher! This program is facilitated by Friends of the Molokai Public Library volunteer Kayla Guerrero. All supplies provided. For children 3 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Join us for a monthly workshop series to illuminate your path toward financial empowerment featuring 6 key topics:
February Budgeting Basics: Making Every Dollar Count
March Debt-Free Living: Break Free from the Burden
April The Credit Connnection: Unlocking Financial Opportunities
May Home Sweet Home: Preparing for Homeownership
June Retirement Ready: Securing Your Golden Years
July Teaching the Next Generation: Financial Literacy for Keiki
Presented in partnership with ʻĀina Momona and 101 Financial.
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.
Get excited for a visit from Le Dauphin of Storybook Theatre with a dolphin story writing and coloring contest!
Dolphin Story Writing Contest
Dolphin Coloring Contest
Entries are due to the library on/before Tuesday, February 25th and will be judged by Mr. Mark Jeffers of Storybook Theatre and Friends of the Molokai Public Library. Winners will be announced at Story Time with “Captain Mark” and Le Dauphin on Wednesday, February 26th at 5:30 PM.
Presented with generous support from Friends of the Molokai 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. See a schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events.
Get excited for a visit from Le Dauphin of Storybook Theatre with a dolphin story writing and coloring contest!
Dolphin Story Writing Contest
Dolphin Coloring Contest
Entries are due to the library on/before Tuesday, February 25th and will be judged by Mr. Mark Jeffers of Storybook Theatre and Friends of the Molokai Public Library. Winners will be announced at Story Time with “Captain Mark” and Le Dauphin on Wednesday, February 26th at 5:30 PM.
Presented with generous support from Friends of the Molokai 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. See a schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events.
Get excited for a visit from Le Dauphin of Storybook Theatre with a dolphin story writing and coloring contest!
Dolphin Story Writing Contest
Dolphin Coloring Contest
Entries are due to the library on/before Tuesday, February 25th and will be judged by Mr. Mark Jeffers of Storybook Theatre and Friends of the Molokai Public Library. Winners will be announced at Story Time with “Captain Mark” and Le Dauphin on Wednesday, February 26th at 5:30 PM.
Presented with generous support from Friends of the Molokai 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. See a schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events.
Date | Time |
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Monday | 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM - |
Tuesday | 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM - |
Wednesday | 12:00PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-7:00PM - |
Thursday | 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM - |
Friday | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
Sunday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
Parking spots | 2 |
Parking fee | Free |
Handicap parking spots | 1 |
Book drop off | Yes |
Restrooms | Yes |
Computers | 7 |
Magazines | 50 |
Newspapers | 5 |
WiFi | Yes |
Friends' book store | No |
Free computer classes | Yes |
Meeting rooms | No |
Photocopying | Yes |
Test proctoring services | Yes |