Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 6, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, History, Music
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Join acclaimed musician Jeff Peterson for an engaging program featuring slack key guitar music and stories that explore the history and evolution of this unique Hawaiian tradition from the 1830s to today. One of Hawaiʻi’s most versatile musicians, Peterson has performed as a solo artist and collaborated with acclaimed artists from Hawaiʻi and around the world. Suitable for all ages, this 45-minute event celebrates the rich heritage and enduring beauty of Hawaiian music.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i. This is a production of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program.

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 9, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

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!). Sometimes we do a simple craft or art activity at the end!

Please note that program content is targeted toward toddlers and preschool-aged children. 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.

• July 13, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Causes, History, Research
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Sara, an award winning journalist and author, will share the story of her family’s efforts to hold onto ancestral lands on Maui. Her book, Kuleana: A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawaiʻi, explores the ache of generational land loss, identity and belonging, and what it means to keep culture alive while being part of the Hawaiian diaspora. Paperback copies of Kuleana will be available for purchase following the talk.

Mahalo to the Friends of Waimea Public Library for co-sponsoring this author talk.

Author photo credit: Marvin Joseph

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, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning, Research
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Do you have questions about what tax relief options are available to your ʻohana? Would you like support from partners at the tax office to prepare your tax exemption application before the September 30 deadline? Join us!

• Working sessions with Tax Office representatives
• Get your property tax questions answered
• Connect and talk story with other Kauaʻi ʻohana
• Learn about available tax relief options
• Dinner is provided!

This FREE public workshop is sponsored by Kīpuka Kuleana in collaboration with the County of Kauaʻi, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System.

Please RSVP at 2026 Tax Relief Workshop Summer Series Registration Page.

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, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Experience the music and dance of Okinawa through demonstrations of kumi wudui (classical dance drama). Learn a few words in Uchinaguchi, discover the meaning behind the dances, and join in kachashi/atchame, the joyful free-form dance shared at celebrations. Led by acclaimed Okinawan dance instructor Cheryl Yoshie Nakasone, this engaging 45-minute program is suitable for all ages.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i. This is a production of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program.

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.

• July 16, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

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!). Sometimes we do a simple craft or art activity at the end!

Please note that program content is targeted toward toddlers and preschool-aged children. 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.

• July 16, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Many falls can be prevented through simple home modifications and increased awareness. Learn how the County of Kauaʻi’s Fall Prevention and Wellness Program helps kūpuna reduce fall risk through home safety assessments, wellness checks, safety equipment, and community resources that support healthy independent living.

Please register at Fall Prevention: Building Brain Healthy Habits Registration Page.

This program is part of a brain health series co-sponsored by Alzheimerʻs Association and the Kauai Veterans’ Memorial Hospital. For more info, contact Alzheimer’s Association’s Kauai Program Manager Cindy Fowler at 808-518-6655 or cfowler@alz.org.

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 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-338-6848

This is not a lecture! Join Cindy Fowler, PTA, for a hands-on, movement-based session where you’ll practice balance activities, learn fall recovery techniques, and explore simple exercises you can do at home. Learn how to improve stability, reduce fall risk, and build confidence in your everyday movements.

This free workshop is part of a brain health series co-sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association and the Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital. Please RSVP with library staff.

For more info contact Cindy Fowler, Alzheimer Association Kauai Program Manager, at 808-518-6655 or cfowler@alz.org.

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 22, 2026 @ 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. We usually meet on the fourth Wednesday of the 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.

• July 23, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

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!). Sometimes we do a simple craft or art activity at the end!

Please note that program content is targeted toward toddlers and preschool-aged children. 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.