Waimānalo Public and School Library
🏢 Hawaiʻi State Public Library System — Oʻahu
Waimānalo Public and School Library
A rare combined public-and-school library, this Hawaiʻi State Public Library System branch shares the campus of Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School, serving both students and the wider windward Waimānalo community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 1pm–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 41-1320 Kalanianaʻole Highway, Waimānalo, HI 96795
Phone: 808-259-2610
Website: librarieshawaii.org
📖 About Waimānalo Public and School Library
Waimānalo Public and School Library opened on February 25, 1978 and was designed by Ernest H. Hara and Associates. It operates as a combined public-and-school library on the campus of Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School, functioning as both the school's library and the neighborhood's HSPLS branch. It serves a community in which more than half of residents are of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian descent, offering free borrowing, public computers, Wi-Fi and access to the statewide digital collection.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- One of Hawaiʻi's combined public-and-school libraries, on the Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School campus
- Opened February 25, 1978, designed by Ernest H. Hara and Associates
- Open until 8:00 PM on Wednesdays and open Saturday mornings for the community
📱 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:
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does a combined public and school library work at Waimānalo?
Waimānalo Public and School Library sits on the campus of Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate School and serves a dual role: it is the school's library during the school day and also the neighborhood's public HSPLS branch. This lets students and the wider community share a single collection and facility, a model HSPLS uses in some smaller communities.
Can members of the public visit even though it's on a school campus?
Yes. Despite being on the school grounds, it is a full public branch of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, open to any HSPLS cardholder. Its public hours include an evening on Wednesday (until 8:00 PM) and Saturday mornings (10:00 AM–2:00 PM) so community members can visit outside the school day.
When did the Waimānalo library open and who designed it?
The library opened on February 25, 1978 and was designed by Ernest H. Hara and Associates. It has served the Waimānalo community — where more than half of residents are of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian descent — for over four decades.