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.
The 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.
Join us for an afternoon movie! We show a different family-friendly movie each week -call the library @ 928-2015 to find out this week’s feature film. Free popcorn will be served, while supplies last!
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.
Date | Time |
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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 |
Parking spots | 6 |
Parking fee | Free |
Handicap parking spots | 2 |
Book drop off | Yes |
Restrooms | Yes |
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 |