Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library

Address

67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI 96743, USA
808-887-6067
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About

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.


Upcoming events at this branch

Magic The Gathering card game logo

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

 

 

Construction worker in front of buildings

Come build with us! Use LEGO, gears, and more to build anything you can imagine!

Intended for ages 5 and up. All children must be 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.

NASA @ My Library

After five long years, AstroBash is back – bigger and better than ever! Join us at this family-friendly, out-of-this-world event as we celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Challenge and the beginning of a new school year! Explore and learn about our solar system, galaxies, and the universe at space stations hosted by our NASA@My Library and community partners, including the Maunakea Observatories, NASA Solar System Ambassador Nancy Tashima, Girl Scouts of Hawai’i, Waimea Arts Council, and more. Be sure to stop by our space-themed face painting station and visit a surprise guest at the balloon station.

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.

Box of popcorn with a film reel and "Movie Matinee"

Third Saturday Movie Matinees

1 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month, through August 2024.

Movies are back at the library and we’re providing the popcorn (yes, you’re welcome to bring your favorite movie snacks, too!)! Join us every third Saturday for box office hits on the big screen with big sound (and air conditioning!). We alternate movie selections for kids/families and adults. Check with us for movie titles and ratings.

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.

Hours

Date Time
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

Access

Parking spots 13
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 3
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

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

In observance of the Statehood Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 16, 2024.

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, August 31 to September 2, 2024.