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Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library
About
Welcome to the Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library! Designed by Cyril Lemmon and Associates, we opened on July 11, 1952, at the Diamond Head end of the Ala Wai Canal. Known for its cathedral-like windows, our library serves “snow birds” during the winter from the mainland, Canada, and other visitors worldwide.
Upcoming events at this branch
- May 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Join us and get creative and crafty. Follow instructions exactly to learn something new or let your creative juices flow and make something totally you.
Fun for ALL ages. For adults, parents, kids, grandparents, aunties, and uncles. Family fun!
Every other week from now through June:
- Thurs, April 17: Fabric Pompoms
- Thurs, May 1:
- Thurs, May 15:
- Thurs, May 29:
- Thurs, June 12:
- Thurs, June 26:
Registration is recommended. Register at the link below.
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. Program schedule is subject to change.
- May 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Categories: Community, Culture, Music
- Contact: 808-733-8488
By popular request, Daniel Tremblay and Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library present: Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar Lessons!
Having created a name for himself in the last couple months at Waikīkī-Kapahulu for his lovely steel guitar playing, Daniel is now offering instruction. While his regular Wednesday demonstrations will still occur, lessons on the Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar will now be Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Young Adult Area. Instruments provided!
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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.
- May 3, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Categories: Learning
- Contact: 808-733-8488
A weekly program for teens to learn things we weren’t taught in school, the kinds of things we wish we knew without having to ask. A brief overview of topics covered:
April 26 know the answer without asking your adult
- What’s my blood type? Who is my doctor? Do I have any allergies? Am I on any medications? What’s my social security number? Who are my emergency contacts? And what is their information? How long do I need to keep…?
May 3 really basic budgeting
- If I make $x and my needs cost $y…; Taxes; Writing a check and balancing a check book (including signing your name!)
May 10 how to get a job (or your dream college)
- Writing a CV; Presenting yourself; Mock interview; Which college is right? College essay tips
May 17 can I fix that by myself?
- Laundry symbols; Basic electronics, plumbing, and car tips; Basic clothing fixes (you can sew a button!); Simple first aid
May 24 self-care and community care
- Self-advocacy (especially medical, but also socially)
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. Program schedule is subject to change.
- May 3, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids), Technology
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Join us for Kids Club. Fun with Ms. Pukahi for story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for all levels.
Appropriate for elementary school ages, PreK to 5th grade.
Registration is recommended. Register at the link below.
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. Program schedule is subject to change.
- May 6, 2025
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Science
- Contact: 808-733-8488
We love LEGO! Join us and build something for us to display around the library.
LEGOs will be out all day long for our building hands.
We also have a box of Duplo for little hands, ages 1.5+
Fun for ALL ages!
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. Program schedule is subject to change.
- May 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for our Sort of Traditional StoryTime! Our YA Librarian Kylee, comes to us from Kaimuki Public Library where she became well-known for her StoryTime. Thus, despite her current focus in the Young Adult sphere, she is kindly reprising her renowned storytime. There will be books, songs, bubbles and coloring!
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. Program schedule is subject to change.
- May 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Categories: Community, Culture, Music
- Contact: 808-733-8488
By popular request, Daniel Tremblay and Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library present: Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar Lessons!
Having created a name for himself in the last couple months at Waikīkī-Kapahulu for his lovely steel guitar playing, Daniel is now offering instruction. While his regular Wednesday demonstrations will still occur, lessons on the Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar will now be Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Young Adult Area. Instruments provided!
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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.
- May 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Categories: Learning
- Contact: 808-733-8488
A weekly program for teens to learn things we weren’t taught in school, the kinds of things we wish we knew without having to ask. A brief overview of topics covered:
April 26 know the answer without asking your adult
- What’s my blood type? Who is my doctor? Do I have any allergies? Am I on any medications? What’s my social security number? Who are my emergency contacts? And what is their information? How long do I need to keep…?
May 3 really basic budgeting
- If I make $x and my needs cost $y…; Taxes; Writing a check and balancing a check book (including signing your name!)
May 10 how to get a job (or your dream college)
- Writing a CV; Presenting yourself; Mock interview; Which college is right? College essay tips
May 17 can I fix that by myself?
- Laundry symbols; Basic electronics, plumbing, and car tips; Basic clothing fixes (you can sew a button!); Simple first aid
May 24 self-care and community care
- Self-advocacy (especially medical, but also socially)
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. Program schedule is subject to change.
- May 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids), Technology
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Join us for Kids Club. Fun with Ms. Pukahi for story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for all levels.
Appropriate for elementary school ages, PreK to 5th grade.
Registration is recommended. Register at the link below.
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. Program schedule is subject to change.
- May 13, 2025
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Science
- Contact: 808-733-8488
We love LEGO! Join us and build something for us to display around the library.
LEGOs will be out all day long for our building hands.
We also have a box of Duplo for little hands, ages 1.5+
Fun for ALL ages!
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. Program schedule is subject to change.
Hours
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 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 | 1 |
| Book drop off | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Services
| Computers | 10 |
| Magazines | 38 |
| Newspapers | 4 |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Friends' book store | Yes |
| Free computer classes | No |
| Meeting rooms | No |
| Photocopying | Yes |
| Test proctoring services | No |
