Pearl City Public Library

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Address

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

three children reading a book

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more!

Storytime will be followed with a craft.

Best suited for ages 2-5 and a caregiver.

Repeats at 10:30AM

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

three children reading a book

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more!

Storytime will be followed with a craft.

Best suited for ages 2-5 and a caregiver.

This is a repeat of the 9:05AM Storytime.

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

A graphic of the word"Poetry"

Celebrate National Poetry Month by writing your own short poems using structures taken from Haikus and Limericks. Participants can then make their own poetry magnets with recycled magnetic strips.

Supplies will be provided.  Space is limited for the activity. Registration is required. Call the library @ 453-6566 to RSVP.

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.

Toys

Caregivers and their babies (0-23 mo.) are invited to the library to socialize, play and read in the Juvenile Room.  Please bring a towel or blanket for younger babies to lay on.  A collection of toys will be available.  Meet caregivers and other babies in your area.  Start the habit of reading and visiting the library early.  Siblings are welcome to attend.

Open Play Wednesdays:

March 6, 13, 20, 27

April 3, 10, 17, 24

May 1, 8

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

People standing in Tai Chi pose

Join us for Tai Chi – a form of martial arts and low impact exercise for Older Adults 50+, every 4th Wednesday.

Medical clearance by a physician is recommended. Wear comfortable clothing and covered-toe shoes. Bring bottled water or water in reusable drinkware.

About the instructor: Ron Ishimaru is certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute. He teaches Sun style Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, an evidenced-based exercise program endorsed by the CDC and the Hawaii Department of Health EMS and Injury Prevention System Branch.

Mahalo to the Friends of Pearl City Library for sponsoring this 45-minute exercise program.

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.

three children reading a book

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more!

Storytime will be followed with a craft.

Best suited for ages 2-5 and a caregiver.

This is a repeat of the 9:05AM Storytime.

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Wonka Movie Poster

With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. (IMDB)

Join us a couple weeks before the movie and draw your candy inventions for a chance to pull a golden ticket. Then, on the day of the movie enjoy our Candy Buffet with an assortment of treats (while supplies last).

PG rating due to some mild violence, mild language, and some 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.

Toys

Caregivers and their babies (0-23 mo.) are invited to the library to socialize, play and read in the Juvenile Room.  Please bring a towel or blanket for younger babies to lay on.  A collection of toys will be available.  Meet caregivers and other babies in your area.  Start the habit of reading and visiting the library early.  Siblings are welcome to attend.

Open Play Wednesdays:

March 6, 13, 20, 27

April 3, 10, 17, 24

May 1, 8

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

three children reading a book

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more!

Storytime will be followed with a craft.

Best suited for ages 2-5 and a caregiver.

This is a repeat of the 9:05AM Storytime.

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Toys

Caregivers and their babies (0-23 mo.) are invited to the library to socialize, play and read in the Juvenile Room.  Please bring a towel or blanket for younger babies to lay on.  A collection of toys will be available.  Meet caregivers and other babies in your area.  Start the habit of reading and visiting the library early.  Siblings are welcome to attend.

Open Play Wednesdays:

March 6, 13, 20, 27

April 3, 10, 17, 24

May 1, 8

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

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

ALERT | Due to inclement weather, all Kauai libraries will be closed today, April 12, 2024.  

In State observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed from May 25 to 27, 2024.