Hawaii State
Public Library System

• May 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Attend a free 90-minute session on how to use a smartphone and tablet. Participants will learn:

• Introduction to smartphones (and tablets)
• Navigating key features (calls, texts, apps)
• Internet browsing and email
• Security best practices for mobile devices
• Using smartphones and tablets for digital services like banking and telehealth

Participants are encouraged to bring their own smartphone or tablet device.

Registration is required. Sign up on the Mapunawai registration page or call the library at (808) 338-6848.

A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. This project is fully funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration in the award amount of $479,064. Classes taught by Mapunawai, Inc.

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.

• May 21, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Games
• Contact: 808-338-6848

This weekly after school program is for elementary and middle school-aged children (ages 5-12/grades K-6). This drop-in program offers activities that support playing and making in the library. The schedule of activities varies, but generally follows this pattern:

• 1st Wednesday: Arts and crafts
• 2nd Wednesday: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
• 3rd Wednesday: Play games
• 4th Wednesday: Movie matinee.

Parents, grandparents, and other adult caregivers are welcome to hang out with the older kids and/or supervise younger siblings in the children’s room.

Mahalo to the Friends of Waimea Public Library for funding materials and supplies for maker activities and our board game collection!

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.

• June 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-338-6848

MAGIC, MYSTERY, AND LAUGHS!

Award-winning magician and expert sleight of hand artist Elias Caress will take you on a journey of wonder and astonishment!

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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• June 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Join us for 4 interactive workshops for families with children from birth to 5 years old! Family Hui Hawai’i staff will highlight the benefits of play-based learning for young children. Registered participants will receive a copy of the Embracing Your Journey as Your Child’s First Teacher family guide as well as new children’s books and activities to take home each week.

Pre-registration for Family Hui Hawaii Journey Workshop is required to ensure there are enough materials for all participants. Children are welcome to attend with the supervision of their adult caregivers.

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.

• June 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Join us for 4 interactive workshops for families with children from birth to 5 years old! Family Hui Hawai’i staff will highlight the benefits of play-based learning for young children. Registered participants will receive a copy of the Embracing Your Journey as Your Child’s First Teacher family guide as well as new children’s books and activities to take home each week.

Pre-registration for Family Hui Hawaii Journey Workshop is required to ensure there are enough materials for all participants. Children are welcome to attend with the supervision of their adult caregivers.

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.

• June 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Join us for 4 interactive workshops for families with children from birth to 5 years old! Family Hui Hawai’i staff will highlight the benefits of play-based learning for young children. Registered participants will receive a copy of the Embracing Your Journey as Your Child’s First Teacher family guide as well as new children’s books and activities to take home each week.

Pre-registration for Family Hui Hawaii Journey Workshop is required to ensure there are enough materials for all participants. Children are welcome to attend with the supervision of their adult caregivers.

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 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Join us for 4 interactive workshops for families with children from birth to 5 years old! Family Hui Hawai’i staff will highlight the benefits of play-based learning for young children. Registered participants will receive a copy of the Embracing Your Journey as Your Child’s First Teacher family guide as well as new children’s books and activities to take home each week.

Pre-registration for Family Hui Hawaii Journey Workshop is required to ensure there are enough materials for all participants. Children are welcome to attend with the supervision of their adult caregivers.

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.