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.

Join us to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with a very special guest, Mr. Kneel.
Mr Kneel uses Beatbox and Rhymes to bring the books of Dr Seuss to life, in a whole new way!
Children under five years old 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.

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you! Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. Legos will be provided by the library. No sign-up is needed. Program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.
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.

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you! Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. Legos will be provided by the library. No sign-up is needed. Program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.
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.

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you! Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. Legos will be provided by the library. No sign-up is needed. Program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.
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.

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you! Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. Legos will be provided by the library. No sign-up is needed. Program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.
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.

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you! Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. Legos will be provided by the library. No sign-up is needed. Program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.
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.

Sign-up to participate in our seasonal Paint and Sip here at the Pahala Library! We’ll provide canvas, acrylic paints, brushes, and delicious beverages to sip while you paint (non-alcoholic, of course).We are limiting participation to ten (12) participants, so be sure to see or call a library staff member to sign-up soon. 🙂 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 at librarieshawaii.org/events

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you! Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. Legos will be provided by the library. No sign-up is needed. Program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.
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.

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you! Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. Legos will be provided by the library. No sign-up is needed. Program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.
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.

Join the University of Hawaiʻi ʻŌhiʻa Love Team for a showing of their film Protecting Hawaiiʻs Native Forests (9 mins), followed by a Q & A session and discussion about the latest ROD research findings, and how to protect ʻŌhiʻa from Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD).
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.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |