Public Libraries in Waianae, Hawaii

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Public Libraries in Waianae, Hawaii

Two Hawaiʻi State Public Library System branches serving Oʻahu's Waianae coast — Waiʻanae and Nānākuli.

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Libraries in Waianae

Nānākuli Public Library

📍 89-070 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792

📞 808-668-5844 · 🕑 Mon & Thu 12–7, Tue/Wed 9–4, Fri 11–4, Sat 9–4, Sun closed

Waiʻanae Public Library

📍 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792

📞 808-697-7868 · 🕑 Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat 9–5, Wed 1–8, Fri 1–5, Sun closed

The Story of the Library in Waianae

The Nānākuli Public Library opened on April 14, 2018 as the first public library ever built in Nānākuli, ending years in which Leeward Coast residents had to drive to Waiʻanae or Kapolei to reach a branch. The $15.5-million, Hawaiian-village-themed building — designed by architect Glenn Miura of CDS International on a three-acre site — is the only library in Hawaiʻi with signage in both Hawaiian and English. It houses room for roughly 35,000 books, 32 public computers, meeting rooms, and the Lumi ʻAukiō recording studio, added at the community's request so families can record their oral histories.

About Public Libraries in Waianae

Waianae's two branches — the Waiʻanae Public Library and the newer Nānākuli Public Library — are part of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System (HSPLS), the only statewide public library system in the United States. A single free HSPLS library card works at all HSPLS branches across every island, and any Hawaiʻi resident (plus non-residents for a small fee) can apply in person or online. The card unlocks borrowing, public computers and Wi-Fi, and the system's full slate of digital collections and research databases.

With an HSPLS card, Waianae-coast residents can borrow eBooks and audiobooks free through Libby / OverDrive and stream and search the system's licensed research databases — homework help, newspapers, and reference tools — from any device, no trip to the branch required.

📚 What You Can Access

  • 📚 Books, DVDs and CDs to borrow with a free HSPLS card
  • 📱 eBooks & audiobooks via Libby / OverDrive
  • 🔎 Research databases and homework help
  • 🖨️ Public computers, printing and copying
  • 📶 Free Wi-Fi and study space
  • 🎙️ Nānākuli’s Lumi ʻAukiō oral-history recording studio
  • 🧒 Children’s storytimes and free computer classes

🏛️ Quick Facts

Libraries 2 (Waiʻanae & Nānākuli)
System Hawaiʻi State Public Library System (HSPLS)
Locations 85-625 & 89-070 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792
Phone 808-697-7868 / 808-668-5844
Nānākuli opened April 14, 2018
Library card Free HSPLS card — works at every branch statewide
State resource HSPLS Digital Collections & Databases (Libby/OverDrive)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Waiʻanae and Nānākuli library hours?
The Waiʻanae Public Library is open Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Wed 1–8 PM, Fri 1–5 PM, and is closed Sunday. The Nānākuli Public Library is open Mon & Thu 12–7 PM, Tue & Wed 9 AM–4 PM, Fri 11 AM–4 PM, Sat 9 AM–4 PM, and is closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so confirm with the branch.
Where are the public libraries in Waianae located?
The Waiʻanae Public Library is at 85-625 Farrington Hwy, and the Nānākuli Public Library is at 89-070 Farrington Hwy — both in Waianae, HI 96792, along the Leeward (Waianae) coast of Oʻahu.
How do I get a library card?
An HSPLS library card is free for Hawaiʻi residents and can be requested in person at either branch or online. The same card works at every Hawaiʻi State Public Library System branch statewide and unlocks eBooks, databases and public computers.
Can I borrow eBooks and audiobooks?
Yes. With your free HSPLS card you can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby / OverDrive and use the system’s research databases from home — part of the HSPLS Digital Collections available to every cardholder.


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