Princeville Public Library
🏢 Hawaiʻi State Public Library System — Kauaʻi
Princeville Public Library
Kauaʻi's North Shore branch, the Princeville Public Library reopened on June 17, 2025 after a roughly $7 million renovation — fresh, air-conditioned and ready to serve the Hanalei-to-Princeville coast.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 4343 Emmalani Drive, Princeville, HI 96722
Phone: 808-826-4310
Website: librarieshawaii.org
📖 About Princeville Public Library
The Princeville Public Library serves Kauaʻi's North Shore and reopened June 17, 2025 following a roughly $7 million improvement project that replaced the building's air-conditioning system, made interior structural repairs and added new paint, flooring and accessibility upgrades. The grand-reopening celebration on June 14, 2025 featured live music, historical walks and puppet-making for families, timed so the community could jump into the summer reading season. The branch runs youth literacy programs including ʻOhana Readers and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and is supported by the Friends of the North Shore Library at Princeville.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Kauaʻi's North Shore library, reopened June 17, 2025 after a ~$7 million renovation
- Runs youth literacy programs including ʻOhana Readers and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
- Supported by the Friends of the North Shore Library at Princeville
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Didn't the Princeville library close for a while — is it open now?
Yes, it is open again. The branch underwent an approximately $7 million renovation and reopened on June 17, 2025, with a public celebration on June 14, 2025. The work included a new air-conditioning system, structural repairs, new flooring and paint, and accessibility improvements.
What youth programs does the North Shore branch offer?
Princeville runs early-literacy programs including ʻOhana Readers and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, along with storytimes and creative workshops for families.
Which day of the week is the Princeville library closed besides Sunday?
In addition to Sunday, the branch is closed on Mondays. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, with a later midday-to-evening schedule on Wednesdays.