Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• August 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Start your own produce garden at home!

Learn how to make a newspaper pot to plant seeds and grow your own vegetables at home! Deanna Au-Wong will present an interactive workshop for the University of Hawaiʻi Food to Grow program.

This hands-on workshop is for adults ages 18 and up. Spots are limited so please sign up at the library.

Photo credit: UH Food to Grow

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.

• September 3, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Films & Movies, Games, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Play games and make stuff at the library!

This weekly after school program is for youth between 5-12 years old (Gr K-7). Each month, we’ll rotate through different themed activities: arts and crafts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), games, or a movie. Kids’ grown-ups are welcome—and encouraged–to participate too!

Mahalo to the Friends of Waimea Public Library for funding materials and supplies for maker activities and more!

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.

• September 4, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

*Please note there will be no storytime on August 28th (the library will host a UH Food to Grow workshop from 10 am to noon).*

Families with young children are invited to read, sing, and play at the library!

For the first 30 minutes, children are welcome to drop in for open play with the library’s toy collection. For the second 30 minutes, the librarian will read aloud and sing songs (with help from the grown-ups!). There may be a craft or art activity at the end!

Please note that program content is targeted toward toddlers (2-3 years old) and preschool-aged children (3-5 years old). However, younger and older siblings are welcome to attend too. All young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

• September 10, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Films & Movies, Games, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Play games and make stuff at the library!

This weekly after school program is for youth between 5-12 years old (Gr K-7). Each month, we’ll rotate through different themed activities: arts and crafts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), games, or a movie. Kids’ grown-ups are welcome—and encouraged–to participate too!

Mahalo to the Friends of Waimea Public Library for funding materials and supplies for maker activities and more!

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.

• September 11, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

*Please note there will be no storytime on August 28th (the library will host a UH Food to Grow workshop from 10 am to noon).*

Families with young children are invited to read, sing, and play at the library!

For the first 30 minutes, children are welcome to drop in for open play with the library’s toy collection. For the second 30 minutes, the librarian will read aloud and sing songs (with help from the grown-ups!). There may be a craft or art activity at the end!

Please note that program content is targeted toward toddlers (2-3 years old) and preschool-aged children (3-5 years old). However, younger and older siblings are welcome to attend too. All young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

• September 15, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Join RTMI (Read To Me International) & the Waimea Public Library for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families who register on the RTMI & Waimea (Kauaʻi) Public Library Family Literacy Night Registration Page will receive a free new picture book and reading resource packet.

This program is especially for families with children 4-8 years old, and siblings are welcome to join.

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.

• September 17, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Films & Movies, Games, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Play games and make stuff at the library!

This weekly after school program is for youth between 5-12 years old (Gr K-7). Each month, we’ll rotate through different themed activities: arts and crafts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), games, or a movie. Kids’ grown-ups are welcome—and encouraged–to participate too!

Mahalo to the Friends of Waimea Public Library for funding materials and supplies for maker activities and more!

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.

• September 18, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

*Please note there will be no storytime on August 28th (the library will host a UH Food to Grow workshop from 10 am to noon).*

Families with young children are invited to read, sing, and play at the library!

For the first 30 minutes, children are welcome to drop in for open play with the library’s toy collection. For the second 30 minutes, the librarian will read aloud and sing songs (with help from the grown-ups!). There may be a craft or art activity at the end!

Please note that program content is targeted toward toddlers (2-3 years old) and preschool-aged children (3-5 years old). However, younger and older siblings are welcome to attend too. All young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

• September 24, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Films & Movies, Games, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Play games and make stuff at the library!

This weekly after school program is for youth between 5-12 years old (Gr K-7). Each month, we’ll rotate through different themed activities: arts and crafts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), games, or a movie. Kids’ grown-ups are welcome—and encouraged–to participate too!

Mahalo to the Friends of Waimea Public Library for funding materials and supplies for maker activities and more!

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.

• September 24, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Do you need a kickstart for that novel you’ve been meaning to write? Have you gotten “stuck” in the middle of writing your memoirs? Or would you like feedback on your latest poem? If so, consider joining the West Side Writers’ Group at the library!

This drop-in group is open to adults who write creative fiction, nonfiction, and/or poetry. We begin with a writing prompt to warm up, then the rest of our time is for sharing work and giving feedback.

Since writing is usually a solitary activity, it can be helpful to join a gathering of people who share your interest. Please note that this is not a formal class, but a casual workshop to offer and receive encouragement. Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

For ages 18 and up. Light refreshments will be served thanks to the Friends of Waimea Public 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.