Pāhala Public and School Library was built in 1963 and renovated for handicapped accessibility in 1994. The library is 4000-sq. ft. and has 7 public parking stalls. Home to the Ka’u History Collection, patrons are able to make an appointment to use this collection. Please contact library for further information.
The Pāhala Public and School 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.
For more information, visit the ‘Ohana Readers website.
Date | Time |
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Monday | 9:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-4:00PM - |
Tuesday | 10:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-6:00PM - |
Wednesday | 9:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-4:00PM - |
Thursday | 10:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-6:00PM - |
Friday | 12:00PM - 4:00PM |
Saturday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
Sunday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
Parking spots | 6 |
Parking fee | Free |
Handicap parking spots | 2 |
Book drop off | Yes |
Restrooms | Yes |
Computers | 27 |
Magazines | 13 |
Newspapers | 1 |
WiFi | Yes |
Friends' book store | No |
Free computer classes | Yes |
Meeting rooms | No |
Photocopying | Yes |
Test proctoring services | No |
ALERT | In holiday observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed August 30 to September 1, 2025.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025.