Public Libraries in Hawaii

United States

Public Libraries in Hawaii

Find public libraries across Hawaii — hours, addresses, digital resources and free programs near you.

12

Cities Covered

14

Libraries Listed

Free

Library Cards

Hawaiʻi Public Libraries by Island

Hawaiʻi’s public libraries are all part of the statewide Hawaiʻi State Public Library System (HSPLS). Browse by island / county:

Oʻahu — Honolulu County23 HSPLS branches across Oʻahu, from the 1913 Carnegie flagship to leeward, windward & North Shore libraries →Maui County7 branches on Maui & Molokaʻi, including the historic 1929 Wailuku library →Kauaʻi5 branches on the Garden Isle, led by the Līhuʻe regional library →

Browse Libraries by City

Hilo

2 libraries

Edwin H. Mookini Library →

Honokaa

1 library

Honokaʻa Public Library →

Kailua-Kona

1 library

Kailua-Kona Public Library →

Kapaau

1 library

North Kohala Public Library →

Keaau

1 library

Keaau Public/School Library →

Kealakekua

1 library

Kealakekua Public Library →

Laupahoehoe

1 library

Laupahoehoe Public & School Lib →

Mountain View

1 library

Mt View Public School/Library →

Naalehu

1 library

Naalehu Public Library →

Pahala

1 library

Pahala Public Library →

Pāhoa

1 library

Pahoa Public Library →

Waimea

2 libraries

Waimea Public Library (Kauai) →

⭐ Featured Library

Waimea Public Library (Kauai)

One of the leading public libraries in Hawaii, serving the local community with books, digital resources, programs and free Wi-Fi.

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About Public Libraries in Hawaii

Hawaii has a strong network of public libraries serving communities of all sizes, from large urban centers to small rural towns. Public libraries in Hawaii provide free access to books, digital resources, broadband internet, educational programs, and community gathering spaces for all residents.

Most Hawaii public libraries offer free library cards to state residents and participate in statewide digital library programs, giving cardholders access to thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming films from home using apps like Libby (OverDrive).

Use the city directory above to find your nearest public library in Hawaii, including current hours, contact information, and details on available services and programs.

📚 What Hawaii Libraries Offer

  • 📖 Books, DVDs, audiobooks & magazines
  • 💻 Digital eBooks & audiobooks (Libby / OverDrive)
  • 🎬 Streaming films (Kanopy or Hoopla)
  • 📡 Free Wi-Fi & public computers
  • 👶 Children’s storytimes & programs
  • 🎓 Adult learning & literacy programs
  • 📚 Interlibrary loan network

🗺️ Quick Facts

Cities covered 12
Libraries listed 14
Digital platform Libby / OverDrive
Streaming Kanopy / Hoopla
Library card cost Free for residents

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