One of the best libraries on island! Librarians here are so kind and this library is so well kept. Lots of room for studying too. There's a meeting room in the back as well that is a good size space for gatherings. Was able to meet others in the community through a mahjong event at the library. read more

Hawaii State Public Library System - Aina Haina Public Library - Libraries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Quiet, clean and good AC. Friendly staff and security guard patrolling. Good place to read or get some work done on laptop read more

I come every 2 weeks and borrow a ton of books for the family. It got flooded a couple years back and has since been renovated. New floors, new bathrooms and paint. It is so refreshing and clean compared to other library's. All the staff is kind and helpful. From time to time they have little activities for kids where they can get a small prize. A while back they used to have story time with an arts and crafts activity to follow. After Covid it stopped. I am really hoping they bring it back! There are about 8 computers, lots of places to do homework and plenty of tables to sit at. It is also air conditioned so a great place to come in the summer. read more

I'm glad that they're back open again, though I'm not sure why they still have all of the caution tape which gives the false appearance that it's closed. It looks like for some reason everyone is just funneled through the left door for entrance, though there could be a much more tactful way to accomplish that. Probably because of the above caution tape, the library was completely empty when I came. I do like this location and it's well maintained. The librarians aren't the friendliest, but you don't come to the library for customer service. I like the kids section, it's a nice touch with the little sitting area. The flooring was all replaced a little over a year ago due to a flood, and overall the space looks great. read more

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The woman security guard needs to be consistent! She pounces on us to be quiet when she lets the Kids "run wild", staff is "chatting away" and to top it off she is talking & laughing with the volunteer! Not a friendly environment even after the renovation!!! read more

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I remember this library being very quiet. We would sometimes come here after getting a snack at McDonald's or going to the post office.

"Books were my path to personal freedom." - Oprah Winfrey Like so many parents during COVID-19, I have been desperately trying to keep my children productive now that school is at home and all their after school activities have been cancelled. I believe in focusing on the one most important thing and if I was only able to pass on one habit to my children, it would my love of books and reading. So therefore, in my house, we have 1 hour of mandatory reading a day during the Summer months. When I was a child my Grandmother Aiko always had me participate in the Hawaii State Library's Summer reading challenge and it helped to positively reinforce the importance of reading for me each year. This Summer we as a family are again participating and I'm hoping this will help my youngest child feel more excited about getting through her daily pages. All you have to do is sign up on the Hawaii State Library's website and you can log your reading on their online app. This year for every 100 minutes logged online you will receive a virtual badge, a downloadable activity, and an entry to the lucky grand prize drawing for Four Round Trip Tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies! Here's the link to this Summer's challenge: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/summerreading/ Although you still can't physically enter the library, you can still borrow books by reserving them online and then picking them up at your designated location. I reserved books for my daughter Izzy online and two days later I picked them up from the library. The 'Aina Haina library is located in the same parking lot as the 'Aina Haina Shopping Center right next door to First Hawaiian Bank and McDonald's. I'm really hoping we'll find a new book series my daughter is excited about to help fuel a passion of reading for years to come. read more

Hawaii State Public Library System - Aina Haina Public Library - Libraries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Friendly staff. Open and clean. Hours not bad. You can always park in the Aina Haina Shopping Center parking lot and in the adjacent First Hawaiian Bank parking lot when the bank is closed. read more

Finally opened again....after the flood. Months of shut down for the Eastside library nerds like me! New floors and some walls, but basic set up is the same so you no can get lost. Not that you will in this relatively small neighborhood branch library. One thing that stands out is the use of the Hawaiian language all over the place, in the signs and allowing us to learn the language of our land! Did you know? Nupepa means ?........check it out. There is plenty of space for new exhibits and MORE NEW NON-FICTION presentations(hint hint!)...... Welcome back to the library luvahs that missed you Aina Haina! read more

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Friendly staff are always courteous and remember our names! Hawaii Library app is so wonderful - "order" your books on the app and the staff has it ready for pick up! read more

Hawaii State Public Library System - Aina Haina Public Library - Hours indicated on Yelp do not reflect current temporary hours. Waiting for longer hours again... - Libraries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cute little library that's clean and has great security. A note... be sure your phone is on silent... mine rang, I answered, and I was asked to not talk on the phone inside. I totally understand that people are there to read and to study.... Love this little place! read more

I've been wanting to read and hold an actual book to read for a while. E books are great but when your husband uses your iPad 24/7 to play Final Fantasy on it, there's really no chance to read those e books. Anyways, if you didn't already know, you can search online at the Hawaii Public Library website to see if they have the book you are looking for. I was looking for this book called The Fifth Wave. I saw the movie preview for it a while back, but I never got a chance to see the movie. So I thought I would read it instead. I found it on their website and it was able to tell me which locations had the book checked in. It's really a great website. So I went to Aina Haina library because it said it was there. I tried to find it myself but it wasn't where it should've been. So I went up to the circulation desk and asked the lady there. She was very helpful. She came out from behind her desk and showed me where it was. First she looked in the same place I was and then when it wasn't there she looked in another place. I guess that was like a shelving cart where they didn't get a chance to put the returned books back on the shelf. Anyway, all in all Aina Haina library is a nice quaint library and it was really convenient. Because right before I just walked across the parking lot to get my groceries from Foodland. read more

My daughter so looks forward to going to this quaint neighborhood library .... if only she could get the hang of using her "library voice" !!! the staff is GREAT and they have a ongoing book sale with great finds and lot's of free magazines. read more

This is one of our favorite libraries. They have, for some reason,a LOT of free magazines to take. Yay! The librarian kindly foisted them off on me as she was putting them away and even helped me find my favorites. They have a large, open space and a nice kid's section with small tables and many kid book displays. I've also had good luck in finding what I need in the adult fiction section and the crafts section (my two faves). Three or four spaces are right in front of the library, otherwise park in the lot over by the bank. Be careful crossing as people ignore the speed bumps and it's actually a sort of road from the elementary school to the east. read more

I know most libraries suffer from funding to have long hours of operation but I am really happy that aina haina library is open till 8pm on Tuesdays! I have made playdates on Tuesdays with other families so we can show the kids that we love to read and learn. I want my child to get comfortable in a library atmosphere as I did as a child. I would go to the library and read for hours! I really hope he does the same! These playdates also include having dinner in the shopping center. Please keep this Tuesday hours! read more

Another small community library located around the Aina Haina Shopping Center. Not sure if the library was built around the shopping center back in the day, or vice versa. But anyway, this library is very quaint, 1 story building. I come here sometimes for some peace and quiet, when distractions at home are too much and the malls are crazed with people. After eating at Mama Pho, I came to the library and just did some book reading. It's one of those things where people take libraries for granted. Just 10 minutes in the library and it feels like time just stands still. Haven't used the restroom there yet, but I hope it is clean. lol. The ambiance is comforting and it is quiet. When the only thing you can hear is whispers and shuffling of people's feet, then it's pretty darn quiet. While this library is smaller than the other ones on the island, it serves its purpose for those living in Aina Hina who want a book or two, without having to go to the Hawaii Kai or Kaimuki branch to get it. The parking situation is the same with the shopping center. Plenty of parking, but it can get hairy during meal times, when everyone is searching for food. read more

A trip to Doe Fang for a special Uncle Clay Icee creation, a peanut butter and red velvet cupcake at Cake Couture, a scoop of Roselani ice cream from scoops, wash it all down with pizza and 1 token games at Chuck E. Cheese, maybe even paint yet another plate and mug at Clay Cafe. All this to bribe a child's love of reading and enter a world of fantasy in a book. Wal-greens will soon take over and this town will change, drastically. 5+ stars for public libraries - 5,879,987,946 stars for Wal-greens read more

It's a quaint, sleepy little library, with a used book store inside (it's a pay box honor system), read along time for the kids, cubicles for the adults, and plenty of tables for family time. Of course, there's free wifi (log in with your library card number and pin, which is the last four digits of your phone number), and it's nice and quiet. Parking is a breeze in the Aina Haina Shopping Center, bathrooms are nice and clean, and the best part is you can order whatever book you want from any of the libraries in the state, and they'll have it for you in less than 2 days. It's amazing. Cubicles are great for studying, and there's always plenty available. The only downside is that their cubicles do NOT have outlets nearby (minus one star). Renewing your books is a breeze--you can do it online with the click of button, over the phone, or in person, as long as you have the books with you. Just take a look...it's in a book...the reading rainbow! read more

I love this library they have practically every book that a person could need! And if they don't have a book you want to read you can always order it from a different library. And the librarians are so nice! Plus there following Covid protocol calls! I think this is the best library I've ever been too! read more

Really good library and there's a Starbucks plus other awesome stores nearby. Good place for kids to hangout after school or if the publics needs a computer. I was disappointed today though cause Yelp displays today's hours closing at 8pm. Which is only in Monday's, rest of the week closed at 5 pm. read more

The Aina Haina Library is a great little library situated in the Aina Haina Shopping Center. I've been frequenting it more and more to the point where people are recognizing me and my daughter. They have a nice collection of in-house DVDs, CDs, and (of course) books. But the wonderful thing about the Hawaii State Public Library System is that you can order anything from anywhere and pick it up at the library of your choice. Yes, you'll have to wait for more popular items (newer releases of books, CDs, and Movies) but it's worth it. I'm still waiting for season 4 of Game of Thrones...I think I'm #90 in the line. Books and CDs are free and DVDs (including Box Sets) are a $1. You can borrow as many books as you want but you're limited to 10 CDs or 10 DVDs. I know because I've hit my limit before. One of the really nice things about this library is that it has lots of room for sitting, reading, and doing work. Not pretend work like people do at Starbuck (which is across the street). Real work...because it's a library. There's free wifi if you have a library card. And if you don't have a library card you can get one of those for free too! They have story time for kids, movie nights, an honor system used book store, and a little room in the back for presentations, workshops, and other goings on. I have to say, out of the other libraries in the immediate area (Kaimuki, Hawaii Kai, and Aina Haina) this one is my favorite. Nothing against the others, it just seems like this library is better cared for and is used more frequently by the area residents. The staff are very friendly and courteous. They're always willing to make recommendations and to help find things for you. Check it out and check out a book today! read more

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This library is conveniently right by Aina Haina Shopping Center. Walking into the library, I felt like I was in elementary school again. It still has that same musty smell that all the library here have. I have never been to this library until today but it gave me the same comforting feeling. It is not a huge library but still a good size. It is clean and gives you a warm feeling. The bathrooms are clean as well. ^_^*~ read more

4.5 Who ever purchases new books is excellent. I stop by multiple libraries since I travel alot and use the facilities, wifi, desks. I find great books in the new arrival section at this library. Display window changes to provide on going info.. Clean, staff helpful if asked. I think they figured out climate control, it was pretty warm for a while. Security guard a little old, not sure what her function is. Except for occasional parking issues,, ITS A GOOD LIBRARY. read more

From a mother with small children's perspective this was not a good experience overall. Plenty of parking to be had if it wasn't a busy shopping center parking lot. It was an act to get from minivan to front door of library branch. The children's section is not super- friendly to the toddler set,, but after first visit this past summer, I did return recently to check out the storytime. The storyteller was very kind and made for sure I felt invited bring the children back to do the craft afterwards. (I had left the room before the stories were quite completed due to a restless child or two) I recommend this library to mothers of 1 to 2 children, especially if you live close by for convenience. However, I have found that other branches are more toddler/preschooler friendly in general layout and hands-on activities available such as puzzles, stuffed animals, etc. read more

This is my library of choice. It's small, clean, and comfy. Carpet throughout gives the library a nice warm feel. Limited on books and audio-visuals, but I usually reserve items through the online system and pick up my items when they arrive. My children and I visit the library once a week, and the library staff is friendly and very helpful. Their ongoing book sale has great prices, too. Summer Reading program here is fun. Aunty Alice is awesome with the kids! read more

For such a small neighborhood library, it is definitely cute! The staff here are helpful and efficient in knowing where and what to find. I felt it was quieter than other libraries I have been to in the past. I love the quiet environment and my son loved their book section which was nicely put together. Even I got lost in looking at hiking and cook books. I noticed that this location was very active. Lots of people bringing their little ones in, practically all the computers were taken for those using the internet. I also love how they have full collections of books from the authors, just all together-not spread out here and there. Sometimes, I've been to other places and books seemed all over the place (probably from other people), but they have their system down over here. Definitely a gem in Aina Haina. read more

Great library! The new fiction and new non fiction books are located up front right when you walk in! Lots of computers/laptops for Internet use. Watch out for the security! She's tough (keeping the little rug rats in line!):) read more

Sadly, it's temporarily closed due to flood in April. No word on when it will reopen. :-( It's the library our kids went to when they were old enough to hold a book and have been going to for decades. We miss it and look forward to it reopening as soon as possible. It was a convenient place for the kids from Aina Haina Elementary and Holy Nativity to wait for their relatives to pick them up after school while they studied in the air-conditioning. Very nice and helpful staff, many of which have been there for decades. read more

I spend a lot of time in libraries but this was my first time at Aina Haina. It was my WORST library experience ever, as far as wheelchair access. There is a nice ramp up from the very tiny parking lot. The restrooms sport a lovely blue and white "wheelchair accessible" sign that made me hopeful. But here is NO possibility of getting even a small power wheelchair into the restroom. The sharp turn immediately upon entering the restroom door is so tight, my wheelchair couldn't make the turn I got stuck. I can't think of many things more embarrassing. A crowd gathered, including 3 men. They offered to carry me to the toilet while they worked to unwedge my wheelchair. No thanks. I got free from the humiliating doorway and went outside, thinking I could go across the driveway to Starbucks or next door to McDonald's. Headed first for McDonald's, but the sidewalk ends at the end of the library property. Just drops off. So I tried to cross the driveway to Starbucks, but found there is no wheelchair ramp in that direction, either. I wish I'd had my camera with me so I could've photographed the VERY steep curb down to the sidewalk to the road I'd have to cross. My chair would've tipped over face-first if I'd tried. There are several painted sidewalks along that block. I went all the way to the end of the block, but there is no wheelchair ramp anywhere, not even at the intersection. Possibly a manual wheelchair with enough clearance could make the steep dip, with a second person helping. But no way a power scooter or wheelchair with only a few inches of clearance could make it. read more

Good, clean library, but on the small side. Like that it is open on Saturdays. Also, parking is not hard to find in the shopping center it is located in. Some of the people working there are not so friendly as I would expect a library worker to be. just sayin. read more