Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 27, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Culture, Writing
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Join us for a new self-guided writing circle that will be on every other Monday from 1-2:30 PM.  This is a small circle that is a safe place to practice your writing skills, learn from others, and share your own work, thoughts, and dreams.

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 28, 2026
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Photography, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Step into our Library Photo Booth in the Children’s Section and capture fun summer memories with family and friends! Dress up like a chef, strike a pose, and celebrate the season with bright food and fruit-themed decorations and props perfect for all ages.

Bring your smiles, creativity, and aloha spirit for a fun photo opportunity the whole ‘ohana can enjoy!

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.

• July 28, 2026 @ 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.

• July 28, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
• Categories: Entertainment
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Join Wai‘anae Public Library for a fun-filled Kitchen Playdate for Toddlers (Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 28) in the Children’s Section! Children ages 0–6 and their caregivers are invited to explore a playful pretend kitchen with toy foods, cooking activities, and imaginative play inspired by summer fruits and favorite local foods.

This hands-on playtime encourages creativity, social interaction, and early learning in a fun and welcoming environment for young keiki.

Bring your smiles, imagination, and aloha spirit for a playful morning the whole ‘ohana can enjoy!

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.

• July 29, 2026
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Photography, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Step into our Library Photo Booth in the Children’s Section and capture fun summer memories with family and friends! Dress up like a chef, strike a pose, and celebrate the season with bright food and fruit-themed decorations and props perfect for all ages.

Bring your smiles, creativity, and aloha spirit for a fun photo opportunity the whole ‘ohana can enjoy!

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.

• July 30, 2026
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Photography, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Step into our Library Photo Booth in the Children’s Section and capture fun summer memories with family and friends! Dress up like a chef, strike a pose, and celebrate the season with bright food and fruit-themed decorations and props perfect for all ages.

Bring your smiles, creativity, and aloha spirit for a fun photo opportunity the whole ‘ohana can enjoy!

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.

• July 31, 2026
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Photography, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Step into our Library Photo Booth in the Children’s Section and capture fun summer memories with family and friends! Dress up like a chef, strike a pose, and celebrate the season with bright food and fruit-themed decorations and props perfect for all ages.

Bring your smiles, creativity, and aloha spirit for a fun photo opportunity the whole ‘ohana can enjoy!

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 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Squeeze Away the Stress!

Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join Waiʻanae Public Library for a special storytime featuring My Friend, Loonie. After storytime, children will make their own flour-filled stress ball using a balloon and flour. This simple sensory craft is a fun way to encourage creativity while making a squishy tool for fidgeting, relaxing, and managing everyday stress. All materials will be provided.

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 4, 2026 @ 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 8, 2026 @ 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.