Naalehu Public Library

Address

95-5669 Mamalahoa Hwy, Naalehu, HI 96772, United States
Directions

TEL: 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

Photo of South Hawaii Symphony Quartet posing with musical instruments

Join the South Hawai’i Symphony Quartet on for classical and movie music favorites March 20 at the Na’alehu and Pahala public libraries. The program features Julia Parke on flute, Liz Marantz on violin, Michael Copland on clarinet and Farley Sangels on double bass.

The program will feature classical music by Mozart, Mussorgsky, Schubert and more and movie music favorites from Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, the Lion King and much more! Please join us for this free concert, 11AM in Na’alehu and 2PM in Pahala.

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.

Arms wearing a pink sweater, writing on a piece of paper

Join us Thursday afternoons to learn about and practice cursive writing. Our goal is to write not only our signatures, but read and write whole sentences in flowing cursive script. Free practice sheets and writing utensils will be provided.

Suitable for ages 5 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.

 

Mobile phone and laptop computer with security warnings

Attend a free 90 minute session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn:

  • How to recognize online scams
  • Smart online practices
  • How to spot phishing emails
  • Actions for suspected scams

Registration is required. Sign up for this basic skills computer class on the Naalehu Public Library’s Registration Page or call (808) 939-2442.


A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.


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.

Game night with board games, dice, cards

Drop-in between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm every Tuesday evening to enjoy an evening of games with family and friends. We’ll have our games available, or bring family-friendly games you’d like to share.

Children aged 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

Person in orange raincoat holding a green umbrella blown inside-out by the wind

Join us for a storytime all about the wind! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and make a craft.

Suitable for toddlers and preschoolers. Children five years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult 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. All programs are subject to change.See a schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events.

Arms wearing a pink sweater, writing on a piece of paper

Join us Thursday afternoons to learn about and practice cursive writing. Our goal is to write not only our signatures, but read and write whole sentences in flowing cursive script. Free practice sheets and writing utensils will be provided.

Suitable for ages 5 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.

 

Book Club

Join us for our Silent Book Club! It will be held the last Friday of every month from 3-4pm under the Library’s monkeypod tree, weather permitting.

Participating in the Silent Book Club is simple! Choose any book, bring it with you to the library, and read in companionable silence with other club members. 🙂 No sign-up is necessary, and refreshments will be available while supplies last.

If you are able, please bring a beach chair or blanket so that you can read in comfort. 🙂 In case of inclement weather, we will hold Book Club inside the library.

This program is suitable for all ages, though young children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

3-3:15pm – People arrive, enjoy refreshments, share what they’re reading
3:15-3:45pm – Quiet reading
3:45-4:00pm – Optional socializing, or just keep reading 

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.

Game night with board games, dice, cards

Drop-in between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm every Tuesday evening to enjoy an evening of games with family and friends. We’ll have our games available, or bring family-friendly games you’d like to share.

Children aged 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

Arms wearing a pink sweater, writing on a piece of paper

Join us Thursday afternoons to learn about and practice cursive writing. Our goal is to write not only our signatures, but read and write whole sentences in flowing cursive script. Free practice sheets and writing utensils will be provided.

Suitable for ages 5 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.

 

Game night with board games, dice, cards

Drop-in between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm every Tuesday evening to enjoy an evening of games with family and friends. We’ll have our games available, or bring family-friendly games you’d like to share.

Children aged 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

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 | In observance of the Good Friday holiday, all public libraries will be closed on April 18, 2025. Libraries that are normally open on Sundays will also be closed to observe Easter on April 20th.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Day, all public libraries will be closed
on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.