Kahuku Public and School Library

Address

56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731
808-293-8935
Front entrance of the Kahuku Public & School Library

About

Welcome to the Kahuku Public & School Library! Designed by architect Dennis Toyomura, our library opened on Nov. 25, 1968 on Kahuku High and Intermediate School campus on Oahu’s North Shore. Our library serves students, faculty, residents of Kahuku, Kaaawa, Laie, Hauula, Sunset Beach, and “snowbirds” during winter. There is a real sense of community at our library where some patrons have come “full-circle.”


Battle of the books logoLearn more about the Ko‘olauloa Battle of the Books program.


Upcoming events at this branch

Family Hui Hawaii Logo

Do you have an infant or child up to 5 years old? Please join us for a series of 4 highly interactive family engagement workshops, based on the family resource guide: Embracing Your Journey as Your Child’s First Teacher. This is a caregiver-child activity, so please attend together. Advance registration is required, as space is limited. Please sign up at the following link: Journey Workshop Sessions at Kahuku Public & School Library Fall 2024 Registration Form.

What to expect:

  • 4 interactive workshops

November 18th- Families are Their Child’s First Teacher

November 25th- Communication is Key

December 2nd- Supporting Success

December 9th- Speaking for All Keiki

  • Time to learn through play with your child
  • Receive a family resource guide
  • Receive children’s books and activities to take home

For more information, Email Traci at Family Hui Hawaii.

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.

Illustration of a character riding a sleigh over a town and a photo of the North Shore Singer's Company

May Shumway’s North Shore Singer’s Company is back for a wonderous winter concert.
Join us in ringing in the holidays with the coolest choir around!

All ages welcome

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.

Hawaiian woman with lei and green dress

Every FIRST AND THIRD Thursday of the month from August to December 2024, Kūpuna Hour will partner with Ke Ola Mamo to provide ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Hawaiian Language lessons led by Aunty Gigi.

 

Thursdays, August 1st and 15th

Thursdays, September 5th and 19th

Thursdays, October 3rd and 17th

Thursdays, November 7th and 21st

Thursdays, December 5th and 19th

 

“Aloha Mai Kakou O Anaka Gigi keia, Hula, ‘Ōlelo, ‘Oli, Himeni (Mele)”

Aunty Gigi is a musical force to be reckoned with, specializing in Traditional Hawaiian, Polynesian and island contemporary music. When she’s not strumming her ‘ukulele, guitar, upright Bass or Electric Bass, you’ll find her as a Traditional Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner for Ke Ola Mamo, a Non-Profit Health and Wellness Organization. Aunty Gigi has traveled the world sharing her music and makes it her mission to mentor the next generation in the music industry while sharing the Aloha Spirit wherever she goes.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

Two kids building a grey and blue robot

Registration is required. Please speak with staff for details.

‘Tis the season for tinkering! Join us for a workshop series that will activate your tech brain and sharpen your building skills.

Thursdays & Fridays from 3:45PM-4:45PM

  • December 5th & 6th
  • December 12th & 13th
  • December 19th & 20th
  • January 2nd & 3rd

Best suited for youth ages 10-13

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.

Two kids building a grey and blue robot

Registration is required. Please speak with staff for details.

‘Tis the season for tinkering! Join us for a workshop series that will activate your tech brain and sharpen your building skills.

Thursdays & Fridays from 3:45PM-4:45PM

  • December 5th & 6th
  • December 12th & 13th
  • December 19th & 20th
  • January 2nd & 3rd

Best suited for youth ages 10-13

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.

Family Hui Hawaii Logo

Do you have an infant or child up to 5 years old? Please join us for a series of 4 highly interactive family engagement workshops, based on the family resource guide: Embracing Your Journey as Your Child’s First Teacher. This is a caregiver-child activity, so please attend together. Advance registration is required, as space is limited. Please sign up at the following link: Journey Workshop Sessions at Kahuku Public & School Library Fall 2024 Registration Form.

What to expect:

  • 4 interactive workshops

November 18th- Families are Their Child’s First Teacher

November 25th- Communication is Key

December 2nd- Supporting Success

December 9th- Speaking for All Keiki

  • Time to learn through play with your child
  • Receive a family resource guide
  • Receive children’s books and activities to take home

For more information, Email Traci at Family Hui Hawaii.

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.

Graphic that reads "Happy Healthy Holidays!" within a wreath

Eat well and be merry this season!

Join us over some treats and raffle prizes while our Telehealth Navigator, Leisha Skaggs, and Hui o Hauʻula’s Registered Dietitian, Amy Nielsen, talk story about nutrition and nourishment throughout the holidays.

Recommended for adults

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.

 

Story Time graphic book open with rainbow and mountain rocket, balloon

Please join us for weekly preschool programming on Wednesday mornings at 10am to 11:30am.

Storytime – preschool age-appropriate stories read aloud, interactive songs or games and then Playtime – social interactions with educational toys (wooden blocks, puzzles, fake food/dishes, Duplo).

Best suited for children between the ages of 2 and 5.

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.

Two kids building a grey and blue robot

Registration is required. Please speak with staff for details.

‘Tis the season for tinkering! Join us for a workshop series that will activate your tech brain and sharpen your building skills.

Thursdays & Fridays from 3:45PM-4:45PM

  • December 5th & 6th
  • December 12th & 13th
  • December 19th & 20th
  • January 2nd & 3rd

Best suited for youth ages 10-13

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.

Two kids building a grey and blue robot

Registration is required. Please speak with staff for details.

‘Tis the season for tinkering! Join us for a workshop series that will activate your tech brain and sharpen your building skills.

Thursdays & Fridays from 3:45PM-4:45PM

  • December 5th & 6th
  • December 12th & 13th
  • December 19th & 20th
  • January 2nd & 3rd

Best suited for youth ages 10-13

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.

Hours

Date Time
Monday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Tuesday 12:00PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-7:00PM -
Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Thursday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 8
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 1
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 11
Magazines 0
Newspapers 1
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store Yes
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29, 2024.