Kapolei Public Library
🏢 Hawaii State Public Library System · Kapolei, Hawaii
Kapolei Public Library
The newest and second-largest branch in the Hawaii State Public Library System, the Kapolei Public Library opened in August 2004 as a $6.9 million, two-story, 35,000-square-foot facility at 1020 Manawai Street, anchoring the fast-growing "Second City" of Kapolei on Oʻahu's leeward plain.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–4pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–4pm |
| Friday | 11am–4pm |
| Saturday | 9am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1020 Manawai Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
Phone: (808) 693-7050
Website: librarieshawaii.org
Plus Code: 73H38WMC+J6 (Kapolei, HI)
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📍 Plan your visit
🚉 Getting there
1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI 96707. Get transit & driving directions → (live subway, bus & car routes).
🚘 Parking
Free parking lot, free street parking nearby.
♿ Accessibility
Includes wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking.
⭐ Visitor rating
4.2 / 5 from 137 Google reviews.
🕑 Best time to go
Usually calmest soon after opening; busiest around 3 pm.
Visit details from the library’s Google Business Profile, verified October 2026 — confirm on official page before a special-date trip.
📖 About Kapolei Public Library
The Kapolei Public Library is a branch of the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS), the only statewide public library system in the United States. It opened in August 2004 on land placed in trust with the state by the Campbell Estate, capping a two-year delay while the state secured operating funds for the finished $6.9 million building. At 35,000 square feet across two stories, it is the newest and second-largest library in the HSPLS network of 51 branches, staffed by roughly two dozen employees and holding a collection that began near 125,000 items and has grown with the community. The building serves the master-planned city of Kapolei — Oʻahu's designated "Second City" — with separate areas for children's, young adult, adult fiction, non-fiction and reference materials, dozens of public computers, and free Wi-Fi. A single HSPLS library card issued here borrows across every branch on all the Hawaiian Islands and unlocks the system's shared digital collections.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Opened August 2004 as a $6.9 million, two-story, 35,000-square-foot building — the newest and second-largest branch in the Hawaii State Public Library System
- Built on land placed in trust with the state by the Campbell Estate, after a two-year wait for operating funds
- Dozens of public computers (42 on opening day) with internet access, plus free Wi-Fi and telephone reference service
- Separate sections for children's, young adult, adult fiction, non-fiction and reference collections
- Anchors Kapolei, Oʻahu's master-planned "Second City," on the leeward ʻEwa plain
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
A single HSPLS card unlocks the statewide digital collection — stream, download and research free from anywhere in Hawaiʻi:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Photocopying and printing
- Telephone reference service
- Separate Children's and Young Adult sections
- Free parking on site
- Statewide HSPLS borrowing on a single library card
🎸 Programs
- Weekly Keiki Story Time for young children
- After-school and summer reading activities for children and teens
- Craft and enrichment programs for keiki and families
- Adult programs and community events hosted in the branch
- Free computer and internet access sessions
📍 Nearby Libraries on Oʻahu
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Kapolei Public Library have meeting rooms, and what about free classes?
The Kapolei Public Library does not have public meeting rooms, but it does offer free computer classes and test-proctoring services, along with its large public computer area and study tables. It is staffed to provide reference help at separate desks for adult fiction, nonfiction, audiovisual/Hawaiiana, and the young adult and children's sections.
Does the Kapolei Public Library offer storytime for young children?
Yes. The library runs Keiki Storytime for children with themed stories, rhymes, and songs — usually followed by a simple activity — as well as a Baby Storytime for infants 0–23 months and their caregivers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver, and schedules can vary, so call ahead at (808) 693-7050.
What are the Kapolei Public Library's hours?
The branch is open Monday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. (its two evening days), Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and closed Sunday. It also closes on state holidays, so call (808) 693-7050 to confirm before a holiday visit.
When did the Kapolei Public Library open and how big is it?
It opened in August 2004 as a $6.9 million, two-story, 35,000-square-foot building on land placed in trust with the state by the Campbell Estate. It is the newest and second-largest library in the Hawaii State Public Library System, which has 51 branches statewide.
Does the Kapolei Public Library have computers and Wi-Fi?
Yes. The library opened with 42 public computers with internet access and offers free Wi-Fi throughout the building, along with photocopying, printing and telephone reference service. Separate sections serve children's, young adult, and adult fiction, non-fiction and reference collections.
Can I use my Kapolei library card at other Hawaii libraries?
Yes. Kapolei is part of the Hawaii State Public Library System, the only statewide public library system in the country. A single HSPLS card issued here lets you borrow at every branch on all the Hawaiian Islands and unlocks the system's shared digital collections, including Libby, Kanopy and the HSPLS research databases.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.