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North Kohala Public Library
About
Welcome to the North Kohala Public Library! Designed by CDS International, our $7.8 million, 6,000 sq.-ft. “green” library opened on Nov. 8, 2010. In Dec. 2011, we became the first HSPLS library and first state building in Hawai‘i to achieve LEED Gold Certification. Creative and innovative design features including wind and photovoltaic energy systems have helped us save about $1,500 annually on electricity bills.
Upcoming events at this branch
- September 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-889-6655
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers.
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.
- September 24, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Games, Learning
- Contact: 808-889-6655
Come build with Legos at North Kohala Library! Participants can free build whatever they can imagine or collaborate together to build a larger, themed project that the group will vote on at the beginning of the event! LEGO club will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 2:00p – 3:00p.
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.
- September 25, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community, Entertainment, Learning
- Contact: 808-889-6655
This month’s selection is Hoot by Carl Hiaasen.
Read the book by 9/25 and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow.
Snacks provided!
The book is available to pick up at the library.
Program is for ages 7-12
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.
- September 26, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community, Entertainment, Learning
- Contact: 808-889-6655
This month’s selection is I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore.
Read the book by 8/29 and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow.
Snacks provided!
The book is available to pick up at the library.
Program is for ages 13-18
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.
- September 29, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Learning
- Contact: 808-889-6655
Attend a special jewelry making class for adults! Jewelry artist, Sid Nakamoto, will lead participants in the making of a simple and beautiful wire wrapped piece. All materials provided.
Space is limited. Please call 808-889-6655 or stop by to register.
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.
- September 29, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Learning
- Contact: 808-889-6655
Attend a special jewelry making class for adults! Jewelry artist, Sid Nakamoto, will lead participants in the making of a simple and beautiful wire wrapped piece. All materials provided.
Space is limited. Please call 808-889-6655 or stop by to register.
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.
- October 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-889-6655
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers.
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.
- October 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Games, Learning
- Contact: 808-889-6655
Come build with Legos at North Kohala Library! Participants can free build whatever they can imagine or collaborate together to build a larger, themed project that the group will vote on at the beginning of the event! LEGO club will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 2:00p – 3:00p.
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.
- October 2, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-889-6655
Join us for an informational story followed by a related activity or craft. Kids will have the opportunity to learn, explore the library, and socialize.
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.
- October 6, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
- Contact: 808-889-6655
All participants will walk away with useful and highly effective tips on using food-as-therapy, acupressure, and other lifestyle tools as well as info on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. This month’s topic is focused on Women’s Health for women ages 35 and up.
Ila Jhaveri is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine herbalist who has been practicing for 29 years on Oahu and the Big Island.
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.
Hours
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-7:00PM - |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM - |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM - |
| Thursday | 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM - |
| Friday | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
Access
| Parking spots | 18 |
| Parking fee | Free |
| Handicap parking spots | 1 |
| Book drop off | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Services
| Computers | 11 |
| Magazines | 31 |
| Newspapers | 3 |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Friends' book store | No |
| Free computer classes | No |
| Meeting rooms | No |
| Photocopying | Yes |
| Test proctoring services | Yes |
