Molokai Public Library

Address

15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI 96748, United States (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 395, Kaunakakai, HI 96748)
808-553-1765
Photo of Molokai branch building

About

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.


Ohana Readers and Imagination Library logosThe 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.


Upcoming events at this branch

Assorted books from Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library

Join the Molokai Public Library and ʻOhana Readers, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to read a different story each month and complete a new activity each week. Receive a free book bag the first time you attend and collect a button for every story!

January: The Little Engine That Could, by Watty Piper
February: Max and the Tag-Along Moon, by Floyd Cooper
March: Police Officers on Patrol, by Kersten Hamilton
April: K is for Kindness, by Rina Horiuchi
May: Milo’s Hat Trick, by Jon Agee
June: I’m not Scared, YOU’RE Scared!, by Seth Myers

Register Maui County keiki from birth to 5 for the ʻOhana Readers program to receive free books in
the mail each month.

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.

Collage of film covers

Join us to learn the history of what has led to the current conflict in Palestine/Israel, through film. Included will be full-length dramas, documentaries, and animated shorts. Sponsored by Seed of Love Hawaii, Veterans for Peace Hawaii Chapter-113, Jewish Voice for Peace Hawaii and the Kahn Family Fund.

January 3:  Jewish Voice for Peace:  Israeli Palestinian Conflict Explained

   “Jerusalem” Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

January 17:  The Present

   The Stones Cry Out – Voices of the Palestinian Christians

January 31:  Israelism

February 7:  Gaza Mon Amour

February 21:  Born in Gaza

March 6:  5 Broken Cameras

March 20:  Gaza Surf Club

April 3:  *YOUTH FILM NIGHT* I Am From Palestine: Flying Paper (PG-13)

April 17:  Farha

Grab & Go meal available for those who attend! While supplies last.

Some of these films may not be suitable for children due to the violence shown. Viewer discretion is advised. For more information, visit seedoflovehawaii.org.

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.

News

Join us weekly to share ideas regarding current events of every kind. Moderator Joan Tito will guide the discussion and attendees will be called upon to offer up additional
topics that could include local and/or global issues. Others in the group can comment and share their viewpoints in this open, lively discussion.

For more information, call 808-553-1765 or email joantito@hotmail.com

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 books from Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library

Join the Molokai Public Library and ʻOhana Readers, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to read a different story each month and complete a new activity each week. Receive a free book bag the first time you attend and collect a button for every story!

January: The Little Engine That Could, by Watty Piper
February: Max and the Tag-Along Moon, by Floyd Cooper
March: Police Officers on Patrol, by Kersten Hamilton
April: K is for Kindness, by Rina Horiuchi
May: Milo’s Hat Trick, by Jon Agee
June: I’m not Scared, YOU’RE Scared!, by Seth Myers

Register Maui County keiki from birth to 5 for the ʻOhana Readers program to receive free books in
the mail each month.

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.

Silhouette of woman with arms open wide at sunset

The Molokai Bahá’í Community, in partnership with the Molokai Public Library, invites the community 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. All ages are welcome to attend.

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.

News

Join us weekly to share ideas regarding current events of every kind. Moderator Joan Tito will guide the discussion and attendees will be called upon to offer up additional
topics that could include local and/or global issues. Others in the group can comment and share their viewpoints in this open, lively discussion.

For more information, call 808-553-1765 or email joantito@hotmail.com

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 books from Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library

Join the Molokai Public Library and ʻOhana Readers, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to read a different story each month and complete a new activity each week. Receive a free book bag the first time you attend and collect a button for every story!

January: The Little Engine That Could, by Watty Piper
February: Max and the Tag-Along Moon, by Floyd Cooper
March: Police Officers on Patrol, by Kersten Hamilton
April: K is for Kindness, by Rina Horiuchi
May: Milo’s Hat Trick, by Jon Agee
June: I’m not Scared, YOU’RE Scared!, by Seth Myers

Register Maui County keiki from birth to 5 for the ʻOhana Readers program to receive free books in
the mail each month.

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.

Collage of film covers

Join us to learn the history of what has led to the current conflict in Palestine/Israel, through film. Included will be full-length dramas, documentaries, and animated shorts. Sponsored by Seed of Love Hawaii, Veterans for Peace Hawaii Chapter-113, Jewish Voice for Peace Hawaii and the Kahn Family Fund.

January 3:  Jewish Voice for Peace:  Israeli Palestinian Conflict Explained

   “Jerusalem” Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

January 17:  The Present

   The Stones Cry Out – Voices of the Palestinian Christians

January 31:  Israelism

February 7:  Gaza Mon Amour

February 21:  Born in Gaza

March 6:  5 Broken Cameras

March 20:  Gaza Surf Club

April 3:  *YOUTH FILM NIGHT* I Am From Palestine: Flying Paper (PG-13)

April 17:  Farha

Grab & Go meal available for those who attend! While supplies last.

Some of these films may not be suitable for children due to the violence shown. Viewer discretion is advised. For more information, visit seedoflovehawaii.org.

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.

News

Join us weekly to share ideas regarding current events of every kind. Moderator Joan Tito will guide the discussion and attendees will be called upon to offer up additional
topics that could include local and/or global issues. Others in the group can comment and share their viewpoints in this open, lively discussion.

For more information, call 808-553-1765 or email joantito@hotmail.com

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 books from Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library

Join the Molokai Public Library and ʻOhana Readers, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to read a different story each month and complete a new activity each week. Receive a free book bag the first time you attend and collect a button for every story!

January: The Little Engine That Could, by Watty Piper
February: Max and the Tag-Along Moon, by Floyd Cooper
March: Police Officers on Patrol, by Kersten Hamilton
April: K is for Kindness, by Rina Horiuchi
May: Milo’s Hat Trick, by Jon Agee
June: I’m not Scared, YOU’RE Scared!, by Seth Myers

Register Maui County keiki from birth to 5 for the ʻOhana Readers program to receive free books in
the mail each month.

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.

Hours

Date Time
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

Access

Parking spots 2
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 1
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

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

ALERT | The Kaimuki, Pearl City, & Kaneohe Pop-up locations that are normally open on Sundays will be closed for Easter, March 31st.

In State observance of the Good Friday holiday, all public libraries will be closed on March 29, 2024.