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.

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.

The monster family embarks on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel, and they indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer.
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.

When two boys stumble upon an old abandoned house, they open a locked book titled “Haunted Halloween”. What they unleash is the stuff of Halloween scares – including witches, werewolves and giant gummy bears. Based on the Goosebumps series of books by best-selling children’s author R.L. Stine.
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

Visit your Pāhala or Nāʻālehu Public Libraries for a *free* goodie bag to celebrate the season!
While supplies last. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Kaʻū 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.

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.
| 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 |
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of General Election Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026.
ALERT | SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 6am to 12pm HST - The library's website, online catalog, digital services, computer reservation system, self-checkout stations, and library app may experience temporary interruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.