Wahiawā Public Library

🏢 Hawaiʻi State Public Library System — Oʻahu

Wahiawā Public Library

Wahiawā's HSPLS branch is currently operating as a pop-up library inside the Wahiawā Shopping Center after its 1965 building closed in May 2025 to make way for a new education-hub facility.

📞 808-622-6345 🌐 librarieshawaii.org

🕑 Library Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	12pm–7pm
Wednesday	12pm–7pm
Thursday	12pm–7pm
Friday	11am–4pm
Saturday	9am–4pm
Sunday	Closed

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 823 California Avenue, Ste A-11 (temporary pop-up), Wahiawā, HI 96786

Phone: 808-622-6345

Website: librarieshawaii.org

📖 About Wahiawā Public Library

The original Wahiawā Public Library, opened in 1965, closed on May 3, 2025 after 60 years so its site could be redeveloped into the $42.5 million Wahiawā Center for Workforce Excellence. To keep library service available during construction, HSPLS opened a temporary pop-up library in the Wahiawā Shopping Center (near Foodland and Goodwill) offering books, seating, public computers, Wi-Fi and children's programming. State Librarian Stacey Aldrich has said the pop-up will stay open as long as possible before the community moves into the new building.

⭐ What makes this branch special

Temporary pop-up location in the Wahiawā Shopping Center with books, computers, Wi-Fi and children's programming
Original 1965 library closed May 3, 2025 after 60 years of service
Future home: the $42.5M Wahiawā Center for Workforce Excellence, co-located with UH Community College classrooms and state DOE offices

📱 Free with a Hawaiʻi State Public Library Card

Any Hawaiʻi resident can get an HSPLS card free (visitors can buy a 3-month card) and unlock:

📚 Libby / OverDriveeBooks & audiobooks free with your HSPLS library card.

🎞 KanopyStream films & documentaries free with your card.

📰 New York Times DigitalFree online access to The New York Times through HSPLS.

📶 Wi-Fi & databasesFree Wi-Fi, public computers, and research databases.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wahiawā Public Library open right now?

Yes, but from a temporary pop-up location. The original 1965 building closed on May 3, 2025, and HSPLS now runs a pop-up library inside the Wahiawā Shopping Center (823 California Ave) offering books, computers, Wi-Fi and children's programs while the new library is built.

Why did the original Wahiawā library close?

The 60-year-old 1965 building closed in May 2025 so its site could be redeveloped into the $42.5 million Wahiawā Center for Workforce Excellence, which will house a new public library alongside UH Community College classrooms and state Department of Education offices.

What are the pop-up library's hours?

The pop-up is open Tuesday through Thursday 12:00–7:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; it is closed Sunday and Monday.

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