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Nāʻālehu Public Library
About
Welcome to the Nāʻālehu 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 Hawai‘i State Public Library System, the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i, and the United States Department of Agriculture that provided grant funding to expand the building.
Nāʻālehu is considered the “southernmost community in the USA” which would make our library the “southernmost library in the USA.” Our library serves patrons from Nāʻālehu through Ocean View.
The Nāʻālehu Public Library participates in ʻOhana Readers, a literacy program that focuses on reading with family as an affiliate program of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program offers high-quality, age-appropriate Imagination Library books each month to children who are under the age of five.
Dolly Parton’s 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.
- 96772 (Nāʻālehu) | Download Application
- 96777 (Pāhala) | Download Application
For more information, visit the ‘Ohana Readers website.
Upcoming events at this branch
- July 14, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Categories: Games
- Contact: 808-939-2442
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 (Clue, Sorry!, Candyland, Tsuro, and many more), 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.
- July 15, 2026
- Categories: Food
- Contact: 808-939-2442
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme, ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, means a calabash full to the brim.
To celebrate this theme, every Wednesday in June and July we’ll help you fill your calabash with new tastes and flavors!
Each week we’ll have five types of each of these foods to try:
June 3: Pickles
June 10: Jelly Beans
June 17: Jerky
June 24: Oreos
July 1: Fruit
July 8: Cheese
July 15: Soda
July 22: Jam/Jelly
July 29: Chocolate
Tasting is FREE and will be available all day, while supplies last. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ka’ū Libraries.
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.
- July 16, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Categories: Environment, Learning
- Contact: 808-939-2442
Join us for the fourth and final installment of our spring gardening series with Kaʻū farmer Ted Bennett!
This talk will touch on factors to consider in developing an orchard in Hawaiʻi naturally or conventionally: starting rootstock, grafting, protecting with/against weeds, disease, and insects.
There will be plenty of time for questions as well.
This 45 minute program is suitable 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.
- July 21, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Categories: Games
- Contact: 808-939-2442
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 (Clue, Sorry!, Candyland, Tsuro, and many more), 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.
- July 22, 2026
- Categories: Food
- Contact: 808-939-2442
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme, ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, means a calabash full to the brim.
To celebrate this theme, every Wednesday in June and July we’ll help you fill your calabash with new tastes and flavors!
Each week we’ll have five types of each of these foods to try:
June 3: Pickles
June 10: Jelly Beans
June 17: Jerky
June 24: Oreos
July 1: Fruit
July 8: Cheese
July 15: Soda
July 22: Jam/Jelly
July 29: Chocolate
Tasting is FREE and will be available all day, while supplies last. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ka’ū Libraries.
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.
- July 24, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Entertainment, Music
- Contact: 808-939-2442
Come one, come all to our second annual Talent Show! Seasoned and first-time performers of all ages are invited to share their talents in honor of our Summer Reading Challenge.
Singing, dancing, poetry, juggling, comedy – all are welcome! We will need an enthusiastic audience as well, so please come and enjoy the delightful talents your friends and neighbors have to share.
This will not be a judged event; instead, everyone who participates will receive a small prize.
Please Click here to register for the Second Annual Talent Show at Naalehu Public Library! You can also visit the library or call 808-939-2442 for more information or to sign-up.
Please note that there will be a highly recommended Dress Rehearsal July 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm at the Library.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Kaʻū Public Libraries.
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.
- July 28, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Categories: Games
- Contact: 808-939-2442
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 (Clue, Sorry!, Candyland, Tsuro, and many more), 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.
- July 29, 2026
- Categories: Food
- Contact: 808-939-2442
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme, ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, means a calabash full to the brim.
To celebrate this theme, every Wednesday in June and July we’ll help you fill your calabash with new tastes and flavors!
Each week we’ll have five types of each of these foods to try:
June 3: Pickles
June 10: Jelly Beans
June 17: Jerky
June 24: Oreos
July 1: Fruit
July 8: Cheese
July 15: Soda
July 22: Jam/Jelly
July 29: Chocolate
Tasting is FREE and will be available all day, while supplies last. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ka’ū Libraries.
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.
- August 4, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Categories: Games
- Contact: 808-939-2442
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 (Clue, Sorry!, Candyland, Tsuro, and many more), 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.
- August 11, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Categories: Games
- Contact: 808-939-2442
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 (Clue, Sorry!, Candyland, Tsuro, and many more), 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 |
