Lanai Public and School Library

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Address

555 Fraser Ave, Lanai City, HI 96763, United States
808-565-7920
Photo of Lanai branch building

About

Welcome to the Lanai Public and School Library! Designed by architect Edwin T. Murayama, our library opened its doors to the public on Oct. 15, 1975. Our public and school library is the seventh such facility in the state and the first in Maui county. Our library is the only place on the island that provides free Internet access and Wi-Fi for library card holders.

Ohana Readers and Imagination Library logosThe Lanai 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 in the Lanai zip code (96763) to participate. 

To register, 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

Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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.

Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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.

Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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.

Keiki Construction Zone
several build and play objects, dinosaur, plane, bridge and tractor.

Join us on the last Thursday of each month for construction fun!!

No hard hats needed.  Just put on your creativity cap and use your imagination to build tones of fun of all sorts.  Great STEM toys will be provided for use in the library.  This free program is suitable for adults, teens and children ages 3 and up. Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm monthly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

 

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 at librarieshawaii.org/events.

Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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.

Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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.

Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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.

Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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.

Keiki Construction Zone
several build and play objects, dinosaur, plane, bridge and tractor.

Join us on the last Thursday of each month for construction fun!!

No hard hats needed.  Just put on your creativity cap and use your imagination to build tones of fun of all sorts.  Great STEM toys will be provided for use in the library.  This free program is suitable for adults, teens and children ages 3 and up. Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm monthly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

 

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 at librarieshawaii.org/events.

Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and songs weekly with our youngest library visitors and caregivers.

We hope to see you here.

Stories, Sing-A-Longs & Fingerplays

This 30-minute program is recommended for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Please check with the library (808-565-7920) to confirm weekly sessions as schedules are subject to change. Programs will not be held on State holidays.

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-11:00AM & 12:00PM-4:00PM -
Tuesday 9:00AM-11:00AM & 12:00PM-4:00PM -
Wednesday 9:00AM-11:00AM & 12:00PM-4:00PM -
Thursday 12:00PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-7:00PM -
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED - CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 9
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 2
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 6
Magazines 60
Newspapers 2
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

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In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, August 31 to September 2, 2024.