Kaimuki Public Library

Address

1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-733-8422

Photo of Kaimuki branch building

About

Welcome to the Kaimuki Public Library! Designed by local architect Shoso Kagawa, our library opened on June 17, 1965. Our busy regional library opens 6 days a week and is one of only 3 public libraries open on Sundays. In 2015, our library celebrated its 50th Anniversary.


Upcoming events at this branch

Musician Playing Ukulele Guitar

Come on down and join us for Kanikapila Friday on the last Friday of each month from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in our Library meeting Room!  We’ll be jamming to some great songs sourced from our Public Library Resources, although song recommendations will also be considered.  Players of all skill levels are also welcome, and you may either use an ʻukulele provided by the library  (subject to availability) or bring your own instrument along.

This event is suitable for anyone ages 10 and up.  Children must be accompanied by a parent of guardian.  Registration is recommended. We do recommend signing up in advance, so feel free to register at the Reference Desk or give us a call at (808) 733-8422. We can’t wait to see 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.
All programs are subject to change.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

View from Puu o Kaimukī

Would you like to share memories of growing up in historic Kaimukī town and be able to pass on that knowledge of history to others in the community?  Well look no further, the staff at Kaimukī Public Library will be conducting interviews with community members to create an oral history of the Kaimukī area.

I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make.  Our words are powerful, what we do with it can cause life or the opposite.  Therefore, by sharing your ʻike or knowledge, you will be providing insight into the past and how life in Kaimukī was for the benefit of future generations.

Due to time constraints, we will need to restrict the responses to 5-10 minutes per person.   Please keep in mind that interviews will be conducted during our library hours.  The culmination of the oral history interviews will become a primary resource held at the library and will be shown during Kaimukī Public Library’s Anniversary Celebration in June.  Cut off date for this program will be the ending of May. 

For more information or to register for this event, please visit or call the reference desk at (808) 733-8422. 

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.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

View from Puu o Kaimukī

Would you like to share memories of growing up in historic Kaimukī town and be able to pass on that knowledge of history to others in the community?  Well look no further, the staff at Kaimukī Public Library will be conducting interviews with community members to create an oral history of the Kaimukī area.

I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make.  Our words are powerful, what we do with it can cause life or the opposite.  Therefore, by sharing your ʻike or knowledge, you will be providing insight into the past and how life in Kaimukī was for the benefit of future generations.

Due to time constraints, we will need to restrict the responses to 5-10 minutes per person.   Please keep in mind that interviews will be conducted during our library hours.  The culmination of the oral history interviews will become a primary resource held at the library and will be shown during Kaimukī Public Library’s Anniversary Celebration in June.  Cut off date for this program will be the ending of May. 

For more information or to register for this event, please visit or call the reference desk at (808) 733-8422. 

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.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

kids reading a giant book

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5,  but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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.

 

Dune One Movie Poster

Location: Meeting Room

Paul Atreides, a brilliant, gifted young man born into a destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

This movie is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are strongly cautioned for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images and suggestive material.

Mahalo to the Friends of Kaimuki Public Library for sponsoring this event.

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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

View from Puu o Kaimukī

Would you like to share memories of growing up in historic Kaimukī town and be able to pass on that knowledge of history to others in the community?  Well look no further, the staff at Kaimukī Public Library will be conducting interviews with community members to create an oral history of the Kaimukī area.

I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make.  Our words are powerful, what we do with it can cause life or the opposite.  Therefore, by sharing your ʻike or knowledge, you will be providing insight into the past and how life in Kaimukī was for the benefit of future generations.

Due to time constraints, we will need to restrict the responses to 5-10 minutes per person.   Please keep in mind that interviews will be conducted during our library hours.  The culmination of the oral history interviews will become a primary resource held at the library and will be shown during Kaimukī Public Library’s Anniversary Celebration in June.  Cut off date for this program will be the ending of May. 

For more information or to register for this event, please visit or call the reference desk at (808) 733-8422. 

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.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

View from Puu o Kaimukī

Would you like to share memories of growing up in historic Kaimukī town and be able to pass on that knowledge of history to others in the community?  Well look no further, the staff at Kaimukī Public Library will be conducting interviews with community members to create an oral history of the Kaimukī area.

I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make.  Our words are powerful, what we do with it can cause life or the opposite.  Therefore, by sharing your ʻike or knowledge, you will be providing insight into the past and how life in Kaimukī was for the benefit of future generations.

Due to time constraints, we will need to restrict the responses to 5-10 minutes per person.   Please keep in mind that interviews will be conducted during our library hours.  The culmination of the oral history interviews will become a primary resource held at the library and will be shown during Kaimukī Public Library’s Anniversary Celebration in June.  Cut off date for this program will be the ending of May. 

For more information or to register for this event, please visit or call the reference desk at (808) 733-8422. 

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.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

View from Puu o Kaimukī

Would you like to share memories of growing up in historic Kaimukī town and be able to pass on that knowledge of history to others in the community?  Well look no further, the staff at Kaimukī Public Library will be conducting interviews with community members to create an oral history of the Kaimukī area.

I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make.  Our words are powerful, what we do with it can cause life or the opposite.  Therefore, by sharing your ʻike or knowledge, you will be providing insight into the past and how life in Kaimukī was for the benefit of future generations.

Due to time constraints, we will need to restrict the responses to 5-10 minutes per person.   Please keep in mind that interviews will be conducted during our library hours.  The culmination of the oral history interviews will become a primary resource held at the library and will be shown during Kaimukī Public Library’s Anniversary Celebration in June.  Cut off date for this program will be the ending of May. 

For more information or to register for this event, please visit or call the reference desk at (808) 733-8422. 

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.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

View from Puu o Kaimukī

Would you like to share memories of growing up in historic Kaimukī town and be able to pass on that knowledge of history to others in the community?  Well look no further, the staff at Kaimukī Public Library will be conducting interviews with community members to create an oral history of the Kaimukī area.

I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make.  Our words are powerful, what we do with it can cause life or the opposite.  Therefore, by sharing your ʻike or knowledge, you will be providing insight into the past and how life in Kaimukī was for the benefit of future generations.

Due to time constraints, we will need to restrict the responses to 5-10 minutes per person.   Please keep in mind that interviews will be conducted during our library hours.  The culmination of the oral history interviews will become a primary resource held at the library and will be shown during Kaimukī Public Library’s Anniversary Celebration in June.  Cut off date for this program will be the ending of May. 

For more information or to register for this event, please visit or call the reference desk at (808) 733-8422. 

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.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

View from Puu o Kaimukī

Would you like to share memories of growing up in historic Kaimukī town and be able to pass on that knowledge of history to others in the community?  Well look no further, the staff at Kaimukī Public Library will be conducting interviews with community members to create an oral history of the Kaimukī area.

I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make.  Our words are powerful, what we do with it can cause life or the opposite.  Therefore, by sharing your ʻike or knowledge, you will be providing insight into the past and how life in Kaimukī was for the benefit of future generations.

Due to time constraints, we will need to restrict the responses to 5-10 minutes per person.   Please keep in mind that interviews will be conducted during our library hours.  The culmination of the oral history interviews will become a primary resource held at the library and will be shown during Kaimukī Public Library’s Anniversary Celebration in June.  Cut off date for this program will be the ending of May. 

For more information or to register for this event, please visit or call the reference desk at (808) 733-8422. 

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.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

Hours

Date Time
Monday 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Access

Parking spots 44
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 3
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 20
Magazines 63
Newspapers 16
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store Yes
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

ALERT | In observance of the Good Friday holiday, all public libraries will be closed on April 18, 2025. Libraries that are normally open on Sundays will also be closed to observe Easter on April 20th.

ALERT | In observance of the Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.