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Pahala Public and School Library
Address
96-3150 Pikake St, Pahala, HI 96777, United States808-928-2015
About
Pahala 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 Pahala Public and School 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.
- 96772 (Naalehu) | Download Application
- 96777 (Pahala) | Download Application
For more information, visit the ‘Ohana Readers website.
Upcoming events at this branch
- July 29, 2024 - August 19, 2024
- Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games
- Contact: 808-928-2015
All ages may participate in our Pokemon prize drawings! Prizes include Pokemon plushies, cards, etc.
Lucky Prize Drawing: Visit either the Pahala or Naalehu Libraries and fill out an entry form to enter to win a small prize.
Book Review Lucky Prize Drawing: Write a brief 1 paragraph book report on any book (does not have to be about Pokemon) to win bigger prizes!
Entry Deadline: Mon, Feb. 19th (4pm HST).
1 entry per person per drawing. Max 4 entries total (if entering both Pahala and Naalehu’s drawings).
6 winners per library (4 regular winners, 2 book report winners) will be pulled Tues, Aug. 20th and contacted Wed, Aug. 21st. All winners will have 1 week to pick up their prize before a runner-up is picked.
Hours
| 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 |
Access
| Parking spots | 6 |
| Parking fee | Free |
| Handicap parking spots | 2 |
| Book drop off | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Services
| 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 |
