Welcome to the Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library! Designed by Team Pacific, Inc., our library opened in October 1978. We are located on the campus of Waimea Elementary and Intermediate School. Our library was named after Thelma Parker, who inherited the Parker Ranch, the largest ranch on the Island of Hawaii.
Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories and songs followed by a simple craft or activity. Suitable for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.
Join us for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours, all skill levels are welcome and patient teachers are available.
Intended for ages 12+. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.
Join us for an afternoon of building with LEGO! Work with your friends on a larger creation or craft solo. Projects will be displayed in the library.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.
Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories and songs followed by a simple craft or activity. Suitable for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.
Let’s do the Time Warp again! Revisit the magic and madness of Rocky Horror with us! Props are allowed, but we do ask that sponges be used instead of toast and please, no water guns. A limited supply of props will be provided while supplies last.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.
Giant Connect Four? Yes, please! Table top air hockey? Even better! From classics like Mancala to new-found favorites like table top foosball, we’ve got something for everyone.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.
Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories and songs followed by a simple craft or activity. Suitable for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.
Join us for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours, all skill levels are welcome and patient teachers are available.
Intended for ages 12+. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.
Join us for a drop-in Halloween themed craft! All supplies (and assistance) will be provided.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.
Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories and songs followed by a simple craft or activity. Suitable for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.
Date | Time |
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Monday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Friday | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Sunday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
Parking spots | 13 |
Parking fee | Free |
Handicap parking spots | 3 |
Book drop off | Yes |
Restrooms | Yes |
Computers | 12 |
Magazines | 52 |
Newspapers | 4 |
WiFi | Yes |
Friends' book store | No |
Free computer classes | No |
Meeting rooms | Yes |
Photocopying | Yes |
Test proctoring services | Yes |
ALERT | In holiday observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.