Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• August 17, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Join RTMI (Read To Me International) & the Waimea Public Library for read-alouds, a light dinner, and a kid-friendly craft! Families who register for the RTMI & Waimea (Kauaʻi) Public Library Family Literacy Night and fill out a survey after the program can choose a FREE new picture book to take home. Your advance registration helps us plan for food and craft supplies.

This monthly program (3rd Mondays) is especially for families with children 4-8 years old, and younger/older siblings are welcome to join. Our August event will feature these two books:

• Broken by X. Fang
• It’s Not My Fault! words by Jory John; art by Jared Chapman.

Please register for the program here: RTMI & Waimea (Kaua’i) Public Library Family Literacy Night Registration Page.

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• August 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Food, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-338-6848

This is not a lecture!

Join Sharon de la Pena, a dietician from Ho‘ola Lahui, as she demonstrates how to prepare a meal using MIND diet principles.  Samples will be available to taste and take-home resources such as recipe cards will be offered.

This program is part of the Building Brain Healthy Habits series in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation – Kaua‘i region.

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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• August 19, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Games
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Play games and make art at the library!

The 2026-27 school year edition of this weekly after-school program is especially for students in upper elementary and middle school (Gr 4-8). Older and younger students are welcome to participate as they are able!

*Mahalo to the Friends of Waimea Public Library for funding art materials and board games for this program!*

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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• August 20, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Families with young children are welcome to read, sing, and play together at the library!

For the first half, children can play with the library’s toy collection. For the second half, the librarian will read aloud and sing songs (with help from the grown-ups!). We often do a simple craft or art activity at the end!

Please note that program content is targeted toward toddlers and preschool-aged children. However, younger and older siblings are welcome to attend too. All young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

• August 26, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Games
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Play games and make art at the library!

The 2026-27 school year edition of this weekly after-school program is especially for students in upper elementary and middle school (Gr 4-8). Older and younger students are welcome to participate as they are able!

*Mahalo to the Friends of Waimea Public Library for funding art materials and board games for this program!*

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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• August 26, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Discover the creative world of Trashion—fashion made from discarded and recycled materials! Learn about the Garden Island Arts Council’s upcoming Trashion Show & Contest this October, then dive into a hands-on crafting session where you’ll transform an eclectic collection of everyday discarded items into one-of-a-kind wearable accessories. Explore the possibilities of upcycling while creating something fun, imaginative, and uniquely your own.

The workshop is facilitated by Shannon Hiramoto, founder of machinemachine and coordinator of the GIAC Trashion Show.

Photo credit: Shannon Hiramoto

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• August 26, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Do you need a kickstart for that novel you’ve been meaning to write? Have you gotten “stuck” in the middle of writing your memoirs? Or would you like feedback on your latest poem? If so, consider joining the West Side Writers’ Group at the library!

This drop-in group is open to adults who write creative fiction, nonfiction, and/or poetry. We begin with a writing prompt to warm up, then the rest of our time is for sharing work and giving feedback.

Since writing is usually a solitary activity, it can be helpful to join a gathering of people who share your interest. Please note that this is not a formal class, but a casual workshop to offer and receive encouragement. We usually meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

For ages 18 and up. Light refreshments will be served thanks to the Friends of Waimea Public 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.

• August 27, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Families with young children are welcome to read, sing, and play together at the library!

For the first half, children can play with the library’s toy collection. For the second half, the librarian will read aloud and sing songs (with help from the grown-ups!). We often do a simple craft or art activity at the end!

Please note that program content is targeted toward toddlers and preschool-aged children. However, younger and older siblings are welcome to attend too. All young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

• August 28, 2026 @ 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Environment, Games
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)! Demo decks will be provided for learning and casual game play.

This program is especially for kids ages 5-14 but all ages are welcome to join. Young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

• September 2, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Games
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Play games and make art at the library!

The 2026-27 school year edition of this weekly after-school program is especially for students in upper elementary and middle school (Gr 4-8). Older and younger students are welcome to participate as they are able!

*Mahalo to the Friends of Waimea Public Library for funding art materials and board games for this program!*

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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.