Waialua Public Library

Address

67-068 Kealohanui St, Waialua, HI 96791, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-637-8286

Photo of Waialua branch building

About

Welcome to the Waialua Public Library! Built by Isamu Abe Construction, our current library is the smallest public library on Oahu. In 1997, the Public Library Association (division of American Library Association) honored it as the “Best Small/Rural Library in America.” In 2013, our library celebrated its 85th Anniversary in grand-style.


Upcoming events at this branch

children sitting on a rug in a library listening to stories

Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers!

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.

Book Sale Image - Older Books

Join the Readers Group at the Waialua Public Library on the fourth Thursday of every month from 9:30am-10:30am to discuss the book of the month, and engage in lively (and respectful) discourse with other readers.

Note: The book for August 27, 2026 is: “Mona’s Eyes” by Thomas Schlesser.

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.

children sitting on a rug in a library listening to stories

Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers!

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.

Hours

Date Time
Monday CLOSED - CLOSED
Tuesday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 0
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 1
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 7
Magazines 44
Newspapers 5
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.

ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.

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 | AUGUST 19 2026 - The following libraries remain closed on Hawaii Island: 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.