Lāhainā Public Library
🏢 Hawaiʻi State Public Library System — Maui County
Lāhainā Public Library
The historic Lāhainā Public Library on Wharf Street was a casualty of the catastrophic August 2023 Maui wildfire, and its building remains closed. Library service continues for West Maui families through the HSPLS Holoholo Bookmobile.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 680 Wharf Street, Lāhainā, HI 96761
Phone: 808-662-3950
Website: librarieshawaii.org
📖 About Lāhainā Public Library
Located at 680 Wharf Street beside the Lahaina waterfront, the Lāhainā Public Library was destroyed in the August 8, 2023 wildfire that swept through the historic town, leaving the building a total loss with only its walls standing. The branch remains closed with no public hours, and as of 2026 a rebuild is still in the planning stage, with Maui County reviewing the fate of the damaged historic structure. In the meantime, the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System partnered with the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary to bring the Holoholo Bookmobile to the Lahaina District Court each Tuesday, offering books, storytimes, Wi-Fi and digital help to displaced residents.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Building at 680 Wharf Street was a total loss in the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire and remains closed
- HSPLS Holoholo Bookmobile serves West Maui at the Lahaina District Court every Tuesday
- Bookmobile services include books for all ages, DVDs, audiobooks, free Wi-Fi, keiki storytimes and eResource help
📱 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
Is the Lāhainā Public Library open after the 2023 wildfire?
No. The library building at 680 Wharf Street was destroyed in the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire and remains closed, with only the outer walls left standing. There are no public hours at the Wharf Street location, and a rebuild is still in the planning stage as of 2026.
How can I access library services in Lahaina right now?
The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System operates the Holoholo Bookmobile in West Maui. In partnership with the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary, it visits the Lahaina District Court each Tuesday, offering books for all ages, DVDs, audiobooks, keiki storytimes, free Wi-Fi, and help navigating digital resources.
Will the Lahaina library be rebuilt in the same place?
Plans are still being worked out. As of 2026 the rebuild remains in the planning stage, and Maui County has considered whether the historic Wharf Street building should be demolished and whether a new library might be built at a different location. No reopening date has been announced.