Pahala Public and School Library

Address

96-3150 Pikake St, Pahala, HI 96777, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-928-2015

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About

Pahala Public and School Library was built in 1963 and renovated for handicapped accessibility in 1994. The library is 4000-sq. ft. and has 7 public parking stalls. Home to the Ka’u History Collection, patrons are able to make an appointment to use this collection. Please contact library for further information.

Ohana Readers and Imagination Library logosThe Pahala Public and School Library participates in ʻOhana Readers, a literacy program that focuses on reading with family as an affiliate program of Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library. The program offers high-quality, age-appropriate Imagination Library books each month to children who are under the age of five.

Dolly Partonʻs Imagination Library program is a ZIP code based mailing program. Families must live a specific Hawaii Island ZIP codes to participate.

To register, click your ZIP code to download the registration form or visit the branch. You may return the form by mail or drop it off at the branch. The participating library will also offer programs that complement the books the children receive, and will provide other activities to promote literacy and reading.

For more information, visit the ‘Ohana Readers website.

Upcoming events at this branch

Lego Club
A pile of colored LEGO bricks

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you!  Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose.  They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team.  Legos will be provided by the library.  No sign-up is needed.  Program is suitable for all ages.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.  Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.

 

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. Program schedule is subject to change

Game Day
Game on design: dice, game pieces, dominoes pieces and a spinner

Thursday evenings from 3:00pm-5:30pm, we welcome you to game night! It’s a great way to test your mind in scrabble, or battle your friends in battleship. Assess your skills in checkers, and chess.   Build sentences with our Big Box of Sentence Building.  Play a game of Monopoly with a few friends. What about a classic mystery game of Clue.  Whatever you would like, please join us.

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.

 

Lego Club
A pile of colored LEGO bricks

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you!  Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose.  They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team.  Legos will be provided by the library.  No sign-up is needed.  Program is suitable for all ages.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.  Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.

 

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. Program schedule is subject to change

Game Day
Game on design: dice, game pieces, dominoes pieces and a spinner

Thursday evenings from 3:00pm-5:30pm, we welcome you to game night! It’s a great way to test your mind in scrabble, or battle your friends in battleship. Assess your skills in checkers, and chess.   Build sentences with our Big Box of Sentence Building.  Play a game of Monopoly with a few friends. What about a classic mystery game of Clue.  Whatever you would like, please join us.

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.

 

Lego Club
A pile of colored LEGO bricks

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you!  Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose.  They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team.  Legos will be provided by the library.  No sign-up is needed.  Program is suitable for all ages.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.  Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.

 

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. Program schedule is subject to change

Game Day
Game on design: dice, game pieces, dominoes pieces and a spinner

Thursday evenings from 3:00pm-5:30pm, we welcome you to game night! It’s a great way to test your mind in scrabble, or battle your friends in battleship. Assess your skills in checkers, and chess.   Build sentences with our Big Box of Sentence Building.  Play a game of Monopoly with a few friends. What about a classic mystery game of Clue.  Whatever you would like, please join us.

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.

 

Spring Paint ‘n Sip!
Japanese flower painting

Sign-up to participate in our seasonal Paint and Sip here at the Pahala Library! We’ll provide a paint-by-number canvas, acrylic paints, brushes, and delicious beverages to sip while you paint (non-alcoholic, of course).We are limiting participation to ten (10) participants, so be sure to see or call a library staff member to sign-up soon. 🙂 Suitable for ages 8 and up.

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.

Lego Club
A pile of colored LEGO bricks

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you!  Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose.  They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team.  Legos will be provided by the library.  No sign-up is needed.  Program is suitable for all ages.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.  Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.

 

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. Program schedule is subject to change

Game Day
Game on design: dice, game pieces, dominoes pieces and a spinner

Thursday evenings from 3:00pm-5:30pm, we welcome you to game night! It’s a great way to test your mind in scrabble, or battle your friends in battleship. Assess your skills in checkers, and chess.   Build sentences with our Big Box of Sentence Building.  Play a game of Monopoly with a few friends. What about a classic mystery game of Clue.  Whatever you would like, please join us.

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.

 

Lego Club
A pile of colored LEGO bricks

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you!  Children will have the opportunity to get creative following the selected theme or build anything they choose.  They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team.  Legos will be provided by the library.  No sign-up is needed.  Program is suitable for all ages.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.  Children are advised to leave their personal Legos at home.

 

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. Program schedule is subject to change

Hours

Date Time
Monday 9:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-4:00PM -
Tuesday 10:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-6:00PM -
Wednesday 9:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-4:00PM -
Thursday 10:00AM-1:00PM & 2:00PM-6:00PM -
Friday 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 6
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 2
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 27
Magazines 13
Newspapers 1
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

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