Waimanalo Public and School Library

Address

41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795, United States
808-259-2610
Waimanalo Public and School Library

About

Welcome to the Waimanalo Public and School Library! Designed by Ernest H. Hara and Associates, our library  opened on Feb. 25, 1978. We are located on the campus of Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School. More than half of Waimanalo’s current residents and library patrons are of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian descent.


Upcoming events at this branch

Harry Potter Clip Art with Wand

Celebrate the end of summer with the library. Be sorted into your house and participate in various games and activities to earn your wand!

This program is suitable for ages 5 and older. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Program is sponsored by the Friends of Waimanalo Library.

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.

Waimanalo Storytime

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  We use a parent participation model, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the library!

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.

 

Ms. Hu Tsin playing music and singing with children

Listen and move to live children’s music brought to you by Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc.  This 30-minute program is great for the entire family.  Music therapy involves the use of music and its elements–sound, rhythm, melody, and harmony–by a qualified music therapist, Ms. Yu-Hsin.

This program is sponsored by Sounding Joy Music Therapy.

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. For a schedule of events, go to librarieshawaii.org/events.

Waimanalo Storytime

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  We use a parent participation model, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the library!

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.

 

Ms. Hu Tsin playing music and singing with children

Listen and move to live children’s music brought to you by Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc.  This 30-minute program is great for the entire family.  Music therapy involves the use of music and its elements–sound, rhythm, melody, and harmony–by a qualified music therapist, Ms. Yu-Hsin.

This program is sponsored by Sounding Joy Music Therapy.

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. For a schedule of events, go to librarieshawaii.org/events.

An adult typing on a laptop computer

Attend a free one-hour session on computer basics. Participants will learn:

  • Parts of the computer
  • Key computer terms
  • Types of software
  • Safe computer use

Registration is required. Sign up for this computer class on the Waimanalo Public Library’s Registration Page or call (808) 259-2610.


A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.


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.

Waimanalo Storytime

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  We use a parent participation model, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the library!

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.

 

Ms. Hu Tsin playing music and singing with children

Listen and move to live children’s music brought to you by Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc.  This 30-minute program is great for the entire family.  Music therapy involves the use of music and its elements–sound, rhythm, melody, and harmony–by a qualified music therapist, Ms. Yu-Hsin.

This program is sponsored by Sounding Joy Music Therapy.

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. For a schedule of events, go to librarieshawaii.org/events.

A web browser screen

Attend a free one-hour session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn:

  • How to get online
  • Use the address bar
  • Navigate web browsers
  • Web navigation

Registration is required. Sign up for this computer class on the Waimanalo Public Library’s Registration Page or call (808) 259-2610.


A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.


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.

Waimanalo Storytime

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  We use a parent participation model, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the library!

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.

 

Hours

Date Time
Monday CLOSED - CLOSED
Tuesday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Wednesday 12:00PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-7:00PM -
Thursday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM -
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 24
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 4
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 10
Magazines 18
Newspapers 3
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms Yes
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

In observance of the Statehood Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 16, 2024.

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, August 31 to September 2, 2024.