Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

The Wahiawā Public Library’s last day of service in its current facility was Saturday, May 3, 2025. The 60-year-old branch will be replaced by a new library as part of the civic center development. Construction is expected to begin in June.

Patrons are asked to return borrowed materials to other public libraries until a temporary Wahiawā Public Library is opened in June 2025.

During the anticipated two-year construction period, the Hawai‘i State Public Library System plans to open a temporary library location in the Wahiawā Shopping Center (823 California Avenue). An announcement on the opening date of the temporary location will be made in the future.

Princeville Public Library Reopens June 14, 2025

The Princeville Public Library has completed building renovations and will reopen on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend a brief program followed by music, refreshments, a History Walk, puppet-making workshop and other family-friendly events from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

“We are thrilled to finally be able to reopen to the community and look forward to welcoming everyone back into the renovated space.” said Stacey A. Aldrich, State Librarian. “We are opening just in time for the community to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge at their neighborhood library. Come and read, learn and connect.”

The library’s public service hours will be:

The Princeville Public Library’s renovation project included replacing the air conditioning, repainting, re-flooring, and making structural improvements to both the interior and exterior of the building.

The Lahaina Public Library is closed until further notice.

The Kaneohe Public Library temporarily closed on February 26, 2024 for a construction project.

A small pop-up location offering limited services is available inside the Windward Mall, near Ross Dress for Less, Fun Factory and Panda Express. Patrons will be able to borrow from a small collection of materials, pick-up holds, return borrowed items, use computers and wi-fi service. The pop-up location will maintain the same hours as the library.

At this time, the construction project is scheduled to be completed by Fall 2025.

The Kahului Public Library will be opening in mid-July 2025. Please stay tuned for more details.

In the meantime, please continue to visit any public library. The two closest libraries to Kahului are Wailuku Public Library or Kihei Public Library.