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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 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.
- July 16, 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 17, 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 17, 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 18, 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 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Categories: Causes, Community, Environment, Learning
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!
2025 has been proclaimed the Year of Our Community Forests in Hawai‘i! To celebrate, public libraries are partnering with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DLNR-DOFAW) and other environmental organizations to offer a free educational and interactive program for all ages.
This one-hour event begins with a tree mele or ‘oli, includes a brief presentation on community forests, and will end with an engaging activity that highlights the importance of forest stewardship across our islands.
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 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Computer classes (free!), Learning
- Contact: 808-733-8488
Thanks to the success of the system-wide computer classes, Mapunawai has scheduled a Waikīkī Library-specific set! This free, two-part computer basics course will cover the following:
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Computer basics such as: turning on computer, identifying mouse and cursor functions, and typing in the “address bar”.
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Internet Usage basics such as: what you need to connect to the internet, and Zoom Calls
- Telehealth and Email basics such as: using Video Conferencing, basic online security, and watching out for scams
Participants may qualify for a free refurbished laptop! Space is limited so reserve your spot ASAP!
Register by RSVP-ing down below, or by entering your information here: Registration for Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library Mapunawai computer classes
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 19, 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.
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 |
