Hawaii State
Public Library System

• April 30, 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.

• April 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-338-6848

The library is hosting a reception for the winners and honorees of the 2^nd annual Friends of Waimea Public Library keiki poster contest! Please join us as we present awards to West side students for their artwork inspired by the theme, “Happy 75^th Birthday, Waimea Public Library!” Selected posters will be on display for public viewing until the end of May.

Light refreshments will be served. This public program is for a general audience (all ages). 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. All programs are subject to change.

• May 1, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Families with young children (0-5 years) are welcome to play, read, and sing at the library!

For the first half hour, children are welcome to drop in for open play with the library’s toys. For the second half, the librarian will read aloud and share rhymes and songs (with help from the grown-ups!).

Please note that this is a mixed-age group, with most activities targeted toward toddlers and preschool-aged children. 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.

• May 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Attend a free 1.5 hour session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn:

• How to recognize online scams
• Smart online practices
• How to spot phishing emails
• Actions for suspected scams

Registration is required. Sign up for this basic skills computer class on the Waimea Branch Classes registration page  or call (808) 338-6848.

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.

• May 7, 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.

• May 8, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Families with young children (0-5 years) are welcome to play, read, and sing at the library!

For the first half hour, children are welcome to drop in for open play with the library’s toys. For the second half, the librarian will read aloud and share rhymes and songs (with help from the grown-ups!).

Please note that this is a mixed-age group, with most activities targeted toward toddlers and preschool-aged children. 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.

• May 14, 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.

• May 15, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Families with young children (0-5 years) are welcome to play, read, and sing at the library!

For the first half hour, children are welcome to drop in for open play with the library’s toys. For the second half, the librarian will read aloud and share rhymes and songs (with help from the grown-ups!).

Please note that this is a mixed-age group, with most activities targeted toward toddlers and preschool-aged children. 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.

• May 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Attend a free 90-minute session on how to use a Chromebook and cloud computing. Participants will learn:

• Google Docs and word processing basics
• Introduction to spreadsheets (Google Sheets)
• File management using Google Drive
• Cloud computing fundamentals
• More email functions and organization

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 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.