Kapaʻa Public Library
🏢 Hawaiʻi State Public Library System — Kauaʻi
Kapaʻa Public Library
Sitting right along Kūhiō Highway on Kauaʻi's east side, the Kapaʻa Public Library is one of only two oceanfront public libraries in all of Hawaiʻi and serves the island's largest population center.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–4pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–4pm |
| Thursday | 9am–4pm |
| Friday | 12pm–4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 4-1464 Kūhiō Highway, Kapaʻa, HI 96746
Phone: 808-821-4422
Website: librarieshawaii.org
📖 About Kapaʻa Public Library
The Kapaʻa Public Library opened on March 12, 1955, and in 2025 the branch celebrated 70 years of continuous service to the east-side community with a lei-making demonstration, a ceremony, and performances by the Kapaʻa Middle School Choir and ʻUkulele Band. The library keeps a warm, small-town feel while offering modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and public computers, and it is championed by the Friends of the Kapaʻa Public Library. Because it serves the busiest town on Kauaʻi, the branch pairs everyday lending with a full slate of youth and community programming.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- One of just two oceanfront public libraries in Hawaiʻi
- Opened March 12, 1955, and marked its 70th anniversary in 2025
- Serves Kapaʻa, the largest population center on Kauaʻi
📱 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:
📍 More Hawaiʻi State Public Library System libraries
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it true this is an oceanfront library?
Yes. The Kapaʻa Public Library sits along Kūhiō Highway on Kauaʻi's east coast and is one of only two oceanfront public libraries in the entire Hawaiʻi State Public Library System.
How old is the Kapaʻa library?
The library opened on March 12, 1955, and celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2025 with a community event featuring a haku lei demonstration and performances by the Kapaʻa Middle School Choir and ʻUkulele Band.
Which days does the Kapaʻa branch open later in the day?
On Tuesdays the library opens at noon and stays open until 7:00 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday it opens in the morning at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 4:00 p.m., and on Fridays it runs noon to 4:00 p.m. It is closed Saturday and Sunday.