Naalehu Public Library

Address

95-5669 Mamalahoa Hwy, Naalehu, HI 96772, United States
808-939-2442
Naalehu Public Library

About

Welcome to the Naalehu Public Library! One of the smallest libraries in HSPLS, our 775- sq. ft. “portable” library building opened in its present location on Feb. 24, 1994. Following a two year expansion project, the newly-renovated 1,676-sq. ft. library reopened on November 15, 2021. The Library expansion project was a partnership between the Hawaii State Public Library System, the Friends of the Library of Hawaii, and the United States Department of Agriculture that provided grant funding to expand the building.

Naalehu is considered the “southernmost community in the USA” which would make our library the “southernmost library in the USA.” Our library serves patrons from Naalehu through Ocean View.


Ohana Readers and Imagination Library logosThe Naalehu 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 a specific Hawaii Island 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

Santa Claus Story Time

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through an enchanting 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use your own camera to capture the special moment with Santa.

The story time is recommended for children ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome to this free family-friendly event. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.


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 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Tuesday 10:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-6:00PM -
Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Thursday 10:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-6:00PM -
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 16
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 1
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 5
Magazines 2
Newspapers 2
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store Yes
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

ALERT | Hawaii State Public Library System will be performing network maintenance on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. HST to Sunday, December 15th, 5:00 a.m. HST. Access to our online services may be unavailable during this time.

In observance of the Christmas holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Libraries that typically have evening hours on Tuesdays will have adjusted hours on Christmas Eve, December 24th, and will close at 4:00 p.m.