Pearl City Public Library

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Address

1138 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI 96782, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-453-6566

Photo of Pearl City branch building

About

Welcome to the Pearl City Public Library! One of the largest libraries on Oʻahu, our library opened on Nov. 15, 1969 as Pearl City Regional Library. We are one of three Oahu libraries open on Sundays and located next to the Pearl City Police Station.


Upcoming events at this branch

cartoon elephant sitting behind a cartoon rabbit reading a book

Join us every first Wednesday of the month to get your babies moving and grooving with this interactive storytime designed for you and your baby! Bring a blanket and your baby, and we’ll provide the stories, songs, and more.

Storytime to last around 20-30 minutes with a free play at the end.

Recommended for ages 0-24 months.

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 HSPLS Events Calendar

puzzle time

Bring your kids into Pearl City Library every Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 to play and challenge their minds! Various puzzles and problem-solving toys are placed in the Children’s Room leading up to our weekly story time at 10:30.

Providing children with age-appropriate puzzles and toys develops their fine motor and problem-solving skills in a way that’s fun for everyone!

Recommended for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

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.

3 different shaped ornaments weaved from lau niu on a white background

The Hawaii Positive Engagement Project is coming for 2 weekly back-to-back workshops designed to help parents spark engagement and meaningful talk story with your keiki. September 7th you and your keiki will learn to weave ornaments out of Lau Niu and take photos of the experience. September 14th will give you the opportunity to talk about the experience with your keiki and co-create a book about the workshops while giving tips on positive parent engagement.

No registration required, open to public for caretakers and their children. Recommended for ages 3 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 on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

Lilo and Stitch film poster (2002)

Come and watch the live action version of Lilo and Stitch.  Light refreshments will be served.  After the movie, attendees can make their own Stitch cookie out of Oreos.

Movie is rated PG for action, peril, and thematic elements.

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.

puzzle time

Bring your kids into Pearl City Library every Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 to play and challenge their minds! Various puzzles and problem-solving toys are placed in the Children’s Room leading up to our weekly story time at 10:30.

Providing children with age-appropriate puzzles and toys develops their fine motor and problem-solving skills in a way that’s fun for everyone!

Recommended for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

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.

3 different shaped ornaments weaved from lau niu on a white background

The Hawaii Positive Engagement Project is coming for 2 weekly back-to-back workshops designed to help parents spark engagement and meaningful talk story with your keiki. September 7th you and your keiki will learn to weave ornaments out of Lau Niu and take photos of the experience. September 14th will give you the opportunity to talk about the experience with your keiki and co-create a book about the workshops while giving tips on positive parent engagement.

No registration required, open to public for caretakers and their children. Recommended for ages 3 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 on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

puzzle time

Bring your kids into Pearl City Library every Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 to play and challenge their minds! Various puzzles and problem-solving toys are placed in the Children’s Room leading up to our weekly story time at 10:30.

Providing children with age-appropriate puzzles and toys develops their fine motor and problem-solving skills in a way that’s fun for everyone!

Recommended for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

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.

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Discover the power of presence and appreciation through guided journaling.

A reflective, heart centered workshop designed to help you explore & practice gratitude in meaningful ways. Through guided journaling prompts, creative mapping, & mindful exercises, you’ll deepen your awareness & connection to what truly matters.

Registration is required. Please call: 808-453-6566.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Pearl City Public Library

 

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.

puzzle time

Bring your kids into Pearl City Library every Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 to play and challenge their minds! Various puzzles and problem-solving toys are placed in the Children’s Room leading up to our weekly story time at 10:30.

Providing children with age-appropriate puzzles and toys develops their fine motor and problem-solving skills in a way that’s fun for everyone!

Recommended for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

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.

bookmark

Let us help you “Read for your Rights” and make a 5D Diamond Bookmark.

Join us as we prepare to kick-off for Banned Book Week which will take place October 5 – 11, 2025 and make a 5D Diamond bookmark! Tools, materials and guidance will be provided.

Registration is required. Please call: 808-453-6566.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Pearl City Public Library

 

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.

Hours

Date Time
Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Access

Parking spots 62
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 3
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 20
Magazines 29
Newspapers 3
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

In 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.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.