Mountain View Public and School Library

ALERT | Mountain View Public and School Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, 2026, due to facility maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Address

18-1235 Volcano Hwy, Mountain View, HI 96771
Directions

TEL: 808-968-2322

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About

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.


Upcoming events at this branch

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Learn about Kanopy, a movie streaming service that is free to use with your library card and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the comfort of the library’s A/C. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Mountain View Library. Contact the library for what’s showing each week. All ages are welcome.

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 us in the covered courtyard of Mountain View Elementary School for a free woodwind trio concert and demonstration featuring talented young musicians from the Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony’s Orchestral Learning Alliance (OLA) program. Performing will be Maya Stock, flute; Brendan Shirk, oboe; and Jason Huang, bassoon. These three fellows will present an engaging program showcasing the artistry and versatility of woodwind music. Following the performance, audience members are invited to stay for an informal conversation about music education, college studies, and career pathways in the arts.
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.
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Drop Everything And Read along with Ms. Jayne from an award-winning juvenile novel every Tuesday afternoon. The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate will be our first shared book in June, followed in July by Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophesy, by Tui Sutherland. Best for ages 8 and up.

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.

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Calling all crafters! Just in time to start making holiday gifts for your loved ones, learn to cross-stich with Robin! All materials provided. Best for adults.

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.

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Celebrate the spirit of independence as we read aloud from America’s Declaration of Independence at noon. All community members are invited to attend.

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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.

STEAM Camp - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

Explore the world around you through craft activities and simple experiments. All materials provided. Best for ages 6 – 13.

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.

 

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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.

 

Family Game Day

Kick your weekend off right with a game or two at the library! Board games, computer games, and sidewalk games for kids. Families with kids of all ages are welcome.

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.

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Learn about Kanopy, a movie streaming service that is free to use with your library card and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the comfort of the library’s A/C. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Mountain View Library. Contact the library for what’s showing each week. All ages are welcome.

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.

Hours

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

Access

Parking spots 11
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 3
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

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 #1 | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.

ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.

ALERT #2 | Network Maintenance – Sunday, July 5, 2026, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm HST. Access to our website and online services will be unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.