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Waikīkī-Kapahulu Public Library
About
Welcome to the Waikīkī-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
- July 8, 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.
- July 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies, Music
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Does singing bring you joy? Come join us as we sing along to the Disney movie, Mulan. Captions will be turned on to sing along to.
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.
- July 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Categories: Entertainment, Music
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Make some music (or at least noise) with Kylee!
Learn about music notes and octaves, play fun songs, and enjoy the magic of boom whackers.
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.
- July 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Books, Community, Learning, Reading programs, Writing
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Join us to be enlightened by Dr. Carolyn O’Mahony for an interactive workshop for parents and caregivers of 5-9 year old keiki.
Learn low cost, effective, high interest strategies to help your children become enthusiastic and successful communicators. Three sessions will address reading, printing, and writing with purpose.
July 3, 10, 17 @2-3pm
Dr Carolyn O’Mahony is a fourth-generation teacher who has taught in public schools and private international schools around the world. As a teacher educator she advocates for curriculum and instruction to be child-friendly: engaging, fun, and educational.
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.
- July 10, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Let’s get crafty! Join us and make your own unique magnets to keep or give as a gift. We will be using GLITTER too!
Perfect activity for the whole family.
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.
- July 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Join this crafters’ circle to connect with fiber-loving community members. If you enjoy crochet, knitting, macramé, needlepoint, embroidery, felting and more, this club is for you! Enjoy the opportunity to work on your own project, receive and lend assistance, and nurture your creativity while building community!
This club will set up on the rug near the Children’s Fiction area, so it’s easier to keep an eye on any little ones that join you on your excursion.
Facilitated by lovely volunteer Andrea, this will be a weekly club starting June 5th.
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.
- July 11, 2025
- Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games, Technology
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Summer is here and Fridays are our Video Game Day!
We will rotate through four players at a time, all day long playing these PS4 games:
- Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled
- Overcooked
- Rayman Legends
Come and join us for the fun! No experience is necessary.
Appropriate for elementary school grades and up plus all family members.
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.
- July 12, 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 the whole family.
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.
- July 15, 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.
- July 15, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies, Music
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Does singing bring you joy? Come join us as we sing along to Disney’s Frozen. Captions will be turned on to sing along to.
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 |
