Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• June 25, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

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

For the first 30 minutes, children are welcome to drop in for open play with the library’s toy collection. For the second 30 minutes, the librarian will read aloud and sing songs (with help from the grown-ups!). Sometimes we 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.

• June 26, 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 fans of 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.

• July 2, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

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

For the first 30 minutes, children are welcome to drop in for open play with the library’s toy collection. For the second 30 minutes, the librarian will read aloud and sing songs (with help from the grown-ups!). Sometimes we 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.

• July 6, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Games
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Are you “game” to play?

This event is for people who are interested in tabletop gaming, including Euro games.

Bring your favorites to introduce to others and/or borrow some from the library’s collection!

Program is recommended for ages 16 and up.

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.

• July 9, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

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

For the first 30 minutes, children are welcome to drop in for open play with the library’s toy collection. For the second 30 minutes, the librarian will read aloud and sing songs (with help from the grown-ups!). Sometimes we 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.

• July 13, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Causes, History, Research
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Sara, an award winning journalist and author, will share the story of her family’s efforts to hold onto ancestral lands on Maui. Her book, Kuleana: A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawaiʻi, explores the ache of generational land loss, identity and belonging, and what it means to keep culture alive while being part of the Hawaiian diaspora. Paperback copies of Kuleana will be available for purchase following the talk.

Mahalo to the Friends of Waimea Public Library for co-sponsoring this author talk.

Author photo credit: Marvin Joseph

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.

• July 15, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning, Research
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Do you have questions about what tax relief options are available to your ʻohana? Would you like support from partners at the tax office to prepare your tax exemption application before the September 30 deadline? Join us!

• Working sessions with Tax Office representatives
• Get your property tax questions answered
• Connect and talk story with other Kauaʻi ʻohana
• Learn about available tax relief options
• Dinner is provided!

This FREE public workshop is sponsored by Kīpuka Kuleana in collaboration with the County of Kauaʻi, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System.

Please RSVP at 2026 Tax Relief Workshop Summer Series 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.

• July 16, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

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

For the first 30 minutes, children are welcome to drop in for open play with the library’s toy collection. For the second 30 minutes, the librarian will read aloud and sing songs (with help from the grown-ups!). Sometimes we 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.

• July 22, 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.

• July 23, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

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

For the first 30 minutes, children are welcome to drop in for open play with the library’s toy collection. For the second 30 minutes, the librarian will read aloud and sing songs (with help from the grown-ups!). Sometimes we 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.