Welcome to the Mountain View Public and School Library! Located on the Mountain View Elementary School campus, our library opened on May 16, 1977. We serve students and faculty as well as upper Puna and Volcano area residents. Our library features historical articles, event brochures, projects, and many photos of the surrounding area.

Let your imagination soar on Wednesday afternoons! Bricks and build plates provided. All skill levels are welcome.
This program will not take place on State holidays.
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.

“Every child is an artist.” – Pablo Picasso
Join us for new creations each week! All materials provided.
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.

Join the “club” and learn how to play this game from 19th century China. Players of all skill levels are welcome!
Event will not be held on State holidays.
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.

Let your imagination soar on Wednesday afternoons! Bricks and build plates provided. All skill levels are welcome.
This program will not take place on State holidays.
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.

“Every child is an artist.” – Pablo Picasso
Join us for new creations each week! All materials provided.
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.

Join the “club” and learn how to play this game from 19th century China. Players of all skill levels are welcome!
Event will not be held on State holidays.
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.

Let your imagination soar on Wednesday afternoons! Bricks and build plates provided. All skill levels are welcome.
This program will not take place on State holidays.
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.

“Every child is an artist.” – Pablo Picasso
Join us for new creations each week! All materials provided.
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.

Do you love libraries and want to find a way to support them? Do you live in the Mountain View or Volcano communities? If so, come to a meeting of the Friends of the Mountain View Library and discover how to help your local library thrive!
Membership is voluntary. Email Friends of the Mountain View Library to find out more about upcoming Friends activities and library fundraisers.
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 an event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedule is subject to change.

Join the “club” and learn how to play this game from 19th century China. Players of all skill levels are welcome!
Event will not be held on State holidays.
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.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00PM-3:00PM & 4:00PM-7:00PM - |
| Tuesday | 12:00PM-3:00PM & 4:00PM-7:00PM - |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-6:00PM - |
| Thursday | 10:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-6:00PM - |
| Friday | 12:00PM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
| Parking spots | 11 |
| Parking fee | Free |
| Handicap parking spots | 3 |
| Book drop off | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Computers | 7 |
| Magazines | 32 |
| Newspapers | 2 |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Friends' book store | No |
| Free computer classes | No |
| Meeting rooms | No |
| Photocopying | Yes |
| Test proctoring services | Yes |
ALERT | In holiday observance of Christmas, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
On Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24) all public libraries that normally offer evening hours will close no later than 4 p.m.
ALERT | In holiday observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
On New Year's Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 31) all public libraries that normally offer evening hours will close no later than 4 p.m.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.