Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

The temporary Wahiawā Public Library is now open! Please visit us at Wahiawā Shopping Center (823 California Avenue, Suite A-11). We look forward to serving you while our new library is under construction.

ALERT | The Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library and parking lot will remain open throughout the sidewalk construction. Please follow the posted signs and enter through the back door on the Maunakea side of the building. Some library programs will be rescheduled or canceled during this time. For updates or more information, call 808-887-6067 or visit this webpage.

The Pearl City Public Library is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility. Learn about passport processing hours and requirements.

Effective October 1, 2022, access to the Library for the Blind and Print Disabled will be available only to individuals registered with the Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. LBPD was established as a network library for the National Library Service in 1931, and continues in its core mission to provide library services and materials to those who are blind, visually impaired or print disabled for the people of Hawai‘i.

This change is necessary for the limited LBPD staff to focus on supporting their primary patrons and ensuring that they have access to reading materials and resources that support their needs.

All Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) libraries offer free public library services (such as free wifi and public computers), as well as access to large type materials. The collection of large type materials at the Waikīkī-Kapahulu Public Library has been increased. Additionally, large type materials may be requested for transfer to your nearest public library for your convenience.

The library’s phones have been intermittently unavailable due to issues with the line. Please call one of the other Library Branches for assistance.

The meeting room is temporarily closed for public use as we work on a heat mitigation solution. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Mahalo!

The Lāna‘i Public and School Library is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility. Learn about passport processing hours and requirements.

The loss of family, friends, homes, businesses and cultural heritage during the August fires is devastating, and we are all heart broken. Our aloha and prayers are with our Lāhainā community.

While only the walls of our library are left, our staff are unharmed and standing strong. The staff of the statewide system will be here to support you in the coming weeks, months and years.

Passport services at this location will be suspended starting June 20, 2025 until further notice.

The Keaʻau Public and School Library is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility. Learn about passport processing hours and requirements. 

The Kealakekua Public Library is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility. Learn about passport processing hours and requirements.

Updated 7/16/2025 -12:00pm

Kailua Public Library’s parking lot repaving will be completed this weekend, July 19-20. The library anticipates the parking lot will reopen on Monday, July 21. While the work is being done, the parking lot is closed, however the library building remains open for normal hours of operation.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Events that were scheduled through July 21st are cancelled.
• The Friends of Kailua Library Bookstore will be closed and will not accept book donations at this time.
• You can access the library via the Kuulei Road entrance.
• The drive-thru book drop will be closed. Return books by walking them in.

Please be aware that construction delays are possible, and the parking lot closure might extend beyond these dates.

You can still visit the library for services, or return books at other branches if needed.

After a major renovation project, the Kahului Public Library reopened on July 12, 2025. Renovations include upgraded restrooms, new flooring, fresh painting, improved lighting, updated furniture, and new signage to make the library even more welcoming and accessible.

The Hawai‘i State Library is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility. Learn about passport processing hours and requirements.

The library’s Audiovisual Section, which houses an extensive DVD and CD collection, is open daily. Monday through Friday the AV Section closes from 11:00 am to 2 pm. The AV Section is open for browsing Thursday evening, and all day Saturday.

ALERT | Please be advised that the elevator at the Hawaiʻi Kai Public Library is currently out of order. Due to the elevator being inoperable, the library’s meeting room will be used exclusively for library-sponsored events and will not be available for public rental until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. For questions or assistance, please contact the library.

ALERT | Monday, July 21, 2025 – Hāna Public and School Library will be closed to the public.  We apologize for the inconvenience.