Wahiawa Public Library

Address

820 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786, United States
808-622-6345
Photo of Wahiawa branch building

About

Welcome to the Wahiawa Public Library! Designed by Arthur Kohara and built by Wahiawa Builders, our current library building opened on July 15, 1965. Wahiawa Public Library is the oldest library on Oahu; in 2015 it celebrated 75 years of service. As an important community information node, literacy, lifelong learning, and a love of reading remain vital to our library’s mission.


Upcoming events at this branch

Classic Movie Night on a cartoon movie marquee

Spend the evening at Wahiawa Library and enjoy free movies with other people in the community!

This month’s classic movie is Hocus Pocus. Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground. Rated PG. Runtime 95 minutes. (from swank.com)

Popcorn and fun-size candies may be offered depending on availability. All food is provided by the Friends of the Wahiawa Library or other guests.

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.

Watercolor flowers framing a watercolor graphic stack of books with text that reads "Wahiawa Public Library Book Club"

Join Wahiawa community members for our monthly book club where you can share and discuss what you’re reading. This program usually meets the last Thursday of the month and is run by members of the community. The books discussed are chosen by participants under the guidance of the librarian.

In keeping with Halloween, this month’s book pick is The Only One Left, a modern gothic horror by Riley Sager. Even though we have a specific book pick for each meeting, we encourage attendees to discuss any books they have been reading and want to share. All genres and titles are welcome! Book Club picks are geared toward adults; however, patrons 13 and over may also participate. Be aware that some titles may have adult or triggering themes.

November Book Pick: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
December Book Pick: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Call the library at 808-622-6345 for for more information and to find out the possible future book picks.

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.

AI-generated cartoon image of group of people writing books at a long table surrounded by library shelves; image is warm, sepia-toned

Are you an aspiring writer who wants to meet and make friends with other writers in the community? Are you seeking inspiration, encouragement, advice or even just a break from writing alone? (We know writing can be a lonely task.) Then join our Writers’ Group at Wahiawa Public Library. Our group meets every other Saturday, and attendees will be encouraged to bring something they want to share—whether it be a story, a prompt, or a piece of interesting writing advice. We will also spend time writing together.

Event is open to everyone ages 13 and up. No reservation required.

The Wahiawa Writers’ Group will meet every other Saturday unless there is a holiday. Please call the library at 808-622-6345 or check the online listing for the most accurate and up-to-date schedule.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons logo Halloween theme with haunted graveyard and wraith figures in background

Calling all adventurers! An evil presence is lurking at Wahiawa Library. The spirits of Halloween have returned, and we need you to help us defeat them! So put on your best adventurer’s (or Halloween) costume and join the Aloha Adventurer’s Guild for this special Halloween session of D&D 5th edition and embark on an epic quest to magical, spooky realms!

Aloha Adventurer’s Guild will be in Wahiawa for three separate sessions during Fall/Winter 2024 (September, October, and January) and will continue in the Spring depending on availability of volunteers. You do not need to attend all sessions; you can join any time! Stop by the reference desk or call us at 808-622-6345 if you are interested in learning more!

All Dungeons & Dragons sessions will be held in Wahiawa Public Library’s meeting room. Please arrive on time to get the best experience from our interactive program.  Though this event is geared toward preteens and young adults, all levels and ages welcome! Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied for parent or guardian at all times.

This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Wahiawa Library and is made possible through volunteers of the Aloha Adventurer’s Guild.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 48 hours prior to the program date. We will make every attempt to fulfill all requests for accommodations. All programs are subject to change. For a list of upcoming library events, visit the HSPLS Events Calendar.

A graphic with the words Monster Mash Dance and Costume Party with purple background and disco balls with green ribbons on top and bottom of image with a variety of Halloween appropriate clip art.

Get ready to unleash your inner monster and dance the night away! Join us for an unforgettable Halloween jamboree at the library, where witches, ghouls, and all your spooky friends will gather for a night of thrills and chills!

Come decked out in your most fabulous costumes and dive into a night filled with games, spine-tingling activities, and plenty of haunting fun!

DJ Benz, our very own Branch Manager, will be spinning the best Halloween hits to keep you grooving! And don’t worry—there will be delicious refreshments to keep your energy up as you dance the night away!

Plus, everyone who joins in on the fun will have a chance to snag awesome prizes and goody bags. So grab your friends and get ready for a howling good time! Don’t miss out—it’s going to be a monster mash to remember!

Dance open to all ages, but children will be given priority for certain games and activities. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please call the library at 808-622-6345 for more information.

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.

A picture of a marquee that says Blockbuster Movie Night with a pink theater background

Spend the evening at Wahiawa Library and enjoy free movies with other people in the community!

This month’s blockbuster movie is Disney’s Haunted Mansion. The narrative tells the story of mother-son tandem Gabbie and Travis as they try to get rid of the mansion’s resident ghosts. They enlist the help of a priest while a paranormal tour guide and a psychic are also in on the ride for this exorcism purge. But with the presence of entities like the Hatbox Ghost, it’s going to be a big challenge. This film is a theatrical adaptation of The Haunted Mansion theme park attraction in Disneyland. Rated PG-13. Runtime 122 minutes. (from swank.com)

Popcorn and fun-size candies may be offered depending on availability. All food is provided by the Friends of the Wahiawa Library or other guests.

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.

Hours

Date Time
Monday CLOSED - CLOSED
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 18
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 2
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 20
Magazines 12
Newspapers 1
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store Yes
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

In observance of the General Election Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

In observance of the Veterans' Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, November 9-11, 2024.

ALERT | Hawaii State Public Library System will be performing network maintenance on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. HST. Access to online services maybe unavailable during maintenance.