Pāhala Public and School Library

Address

96-3150 Pikake St, Pahala, HI 96777, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-928-2015

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About

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.


Ohana Readers and Imagination Library logosThe 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.


Upcoming events at this branch

zootopia 2 cover

Bring your family, friends, or come on your own and join us for an afternoon of fun at the library! Enjoy a free movie and free popcorn in a comfortable, welcoming environment.

Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

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.

A pile of colored LEGO bricks

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.

dragon standing on a cliff facing a person with the sun on the horizon

Bring your family, friends, or come on your own and join us for an afternoon of fun at the library! Enjoy a free movie and free popcorn in a comfortable, welcoming environment.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

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.

A pile of colored LEGO bricks

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.

A pile of colored LEGO bricks

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.

A pile of colored LEGO bricks

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.

A pile of colored LEGO bricks

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.

A pile of colored LEGO bricks

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.

A pile of colored LEGO bricks

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.

A pile of colored LEGO bricks

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.

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

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.

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HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026.

ALERT | AUGUST 19 2026 - The following libraries remain closed on Hawaii Island: Laupāhoehoe, Nāʻālehu, and Pahala. We stand with our communities that have been hit the hardest by Lala, and know that your Hawaiʻi Public Library System is here to support you.

ALERT | NETWORK MAINTENANCE - Friday,  August 21, 2026 , 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. HST - The library's public websites, online catalog, digital services,  and library app may experience temporary interruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.