Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• August 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Films & Movies, History, Learning
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Shikata Ga Nai, a phrase that means “It cannot be helped” in Japanese is also the title of an independent film that will have a special showing at Liliha Public Library.

It is 1999, and Tats is a WWII vet and member of the famed 442 Regimental Combat Team. Tats spends his time gardening, watching TV, and talking with an old army buddy. But the quietude in his life conceals his inner struggle. The war has been over for 50 years, but Tats relives it every day due to a haunting secret about his time in battle.

Inspired by the true life tendencies of many 442 veterans who have never shared their war experiences with family, Shikata Ga Nai shines a light on the interior battles that these aging heroes have had to face on their own.

Written & directed by Eric Nemoto and edited by Denny Hironaga, the film stars: Dann Seki, Denise Aiko Chinen, Devon Nekoba, Seth Okumura, and Allan Okubo. Some of the cast/crew will be available for a Q&A after the film showing.

The Nisei Veterans Legacy is sponsoring 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.

• August 26, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  We hope to see you there!

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 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  We hope to see you there!

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 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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 9, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  We hope to see you there!

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 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.