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Waianae Public Library
Temporary Hours | Effective February 28, 2022
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00pm-7:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| Friday | 11:00am-4:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
Address
85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI 96792, United States808-697-7868
About
Welcome to the Waianae Public Library! Built by contractor Charles Windstedt, our library opened on Dec. 20, 1966 and is located next to the Waianae Fire Station and Waianae District Park. The library has a unique and extensive collection of Hawaiian quilt patterns.
Upcoming events at this branch
- June 25, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Categories: Books, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
- Contact: 808-697-7868
Celebrate Oceans of Possibilities, our Summer Reading Challenge!
Join storyteller “Aunty Nyla” Fujii-Babb for participatory stories and songs about the many forms of water and the creatures that live in a watery habitat. This 45-minute program is suitable for preschoolers. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
“Aunty Nyla” is a retired librarian and UH-Mānoa graduate school instructor. She has appeared in various local theatre productions and performed in several mainland storytelling festivals.
This is a production of the University of Hawai‘i Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program. Additional funding and support is provided by the Tom F. Carpenter Memorial Fund, National Endowment for the Arts, Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the Friends of the Wai‘anae Library.
We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for you, our patrons, and our staff. You must follow all posted instructions while visiting and/or participating in library programming. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting and/or participating in library programming, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Please help keep each other healthy.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days prior to the program date. We will make every attempt to fulfill all request for accommodations. All programs are subject to change.
- July 20, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
- Categories: Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music
- Contact: 808-697-7868
Mr. Kneel (Neil McIntyre) will offer a beatbox workshop that focuses on learning to make music without instruments, building self-respect, and empowering youth to build confidence. This free program is suitable for age 5+. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
This is a production of the University of Hawai‘i Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program. Additional funding and support is provided by the Tom F. Carpenter Memorial Fund, National Endowment for the Arts, Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the Friends of Waianae Library.
We have taken enhanced health & safety measures for you, our patrons, and our staff. You must follow all posted instructions while visiting and/or participating in library programming. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting and/or participating in library programming, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Please help keep each other healthy.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days prior to the program date. We will make every attempt to fulfill all request for accommodations. All programs are subject to change.
- July 20, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Categories: Branch book clubs, Virtual
- Contact: 808-697-7868
The Waianae Public Library Book Club reads a variety of titles, both fiction and nonfiction based on member suggestions. Titles are selected once a year and the entire list is available in January.
Recommended for: Adults
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Currently this book club meets online through Zoom. Zoom links will be sent to registered attendees.
Contact: For more information or to register, contact Sheryl Lynch by email or call (808) 697-7868.
2022 book selections
- August 17, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Categories: Branch book clubs, Virtual
- Contact: 808-697-7868
The Waianae Public Library Book Club reads a variety of titles, both fiction and nonfiction based on member suggestions. Titles are selected once a year and the entire list is available in January.
Recommended for: Adults
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Currently this book club meets online through Zoom. Zoom links will be sent to registered attendees.
Contact: For more information or to register, contact Sheryl Lynch by email or call (808) 697-7868.
2022 book selections
- September 21, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Categories: Branch book clubs, Virtual
- Contact: 808-697-7868
The Waianae Public Library Book Club reads a variety of titles, both fiction and nonfiction based on member suggestions. Titles are selected once a year and the entire list is available in January.
Recommended for: Adults
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Currently this book club meets online through Zoom. Zoom links will be sent to registered attendees.
Contact: For more information or to register, contact Sheryl Lynch by email or call (808) 697-7868.
2022 book selections
- October 19, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Categories: Branch book clubs, Virtual
- Contact: 808-697-7868
The Waianae Public Library Book Club reads a variety of titles, both fiction and nonfiction based on member suggestions. Titles are selected once a year and the entire list is available in January.
Recommended for: Adults
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Currently this book club meets online through Zoom. Zoom links will be sent to registered attendees.
Contact: For more information or to register, contact Sheryl Lynch by email or call (808) 697-7868.
2022 book selections
- November 16, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Categories: Branch book clubs, Virtual
- Contact: 808-697-7868
The Waianae Public Library Book Club reads a variety of titles, both fiction and nonfiction based on member suggestions. Titles are selected once a year and the entire list is available in January.
Recommended for: Adults
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Currently this book club meets online through Zoom. Zoom links will be sent to registered attendees.
Contact: For more information or to register, contact Sheryl Lynch by email or call (808) 697-7868.
2022 book selections
Hours
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| 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 | 19 |
| Parking fee | Free |
| Handicap parking spots | 2 |
| Book drop off | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Services
| Computers | 14 |
| Magazines | 46 |
| Newspapers | 1 |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Friends' book store | Yes |
| Free computer classes | No |
| Meeting rooms | Yes |
| Photocopying | Yes |
| Test proctoring services | Yes |
