Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 14, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Join fitness trainer Jeff Kennedy as he shares a brain health workout! The workout will combine cardio with flexibility, strength, and balance exercises. Bring your mat and wear something you can move in! For adults 18 and up.

This workshop is part of a brain health programming series co-sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association and the Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital.

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.

• October 19, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Join RTMI (Read To Me International) & the Waimea Public Library for readalouds, a light dinner, and a kid-friendly craft! Families who register for the RTMI & Waimea (Kauaʻi) Public Library Family Literacy Night and fill out a survey after the program can choose a FREE new picture book to take home.

Please note that this month’s book selections are Halloween-themed:

• Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown
• Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago

You can register for Family Literacy Night online or you are welcome to call the library at 808-338-6848 to tell staff you’d like to register.

We appreciate your advance registration which helps us plan for books, food, and craft supplies.

This monthly program (3rd Mondays) is especially for families with children 4-8 years old, and younger/older siblings are welcome to join.

Mahalo to Read To Me International and the Friends of Waimea Public Library for co-sponsoring this monthly event!

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.

• October 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Learn the basics of line dancing while challenging your coordination and memory! Instructor VanNghi Vo of Keep Kauai Dancing will inspire you to move your body. No experience or partner needed–just come ready to learn something new and have fun!

This workshop is part of a brain health programming series co-sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association and the Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital.

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.

• October 23, 2026 @ 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Environment, Games
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)! Demo decks will be provided for learning and casual game play.

This program is especially for kids ages 5-12 but all ages are welcome to join. 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.

• November 2, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Games
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Are you “game” to play?

This event is for adults and teens who are interested in tabletop gaming, including Euro games.

Bring your favorites to introduce to others and/or borrow some from the library’s collection!

Program is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Photo credit: Pavel Danilyuk

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.

• November 13, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Listen to a picture book read aloud and then do an art or craft activity inspired by the illustrations!

For children ages 5 up. 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• November 16, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Join RTMI (Read To Me International) & the Waimea Public Library for readalouds, a light dinner, and a kid-friendly craft! Families who register for the RTMI & Waimea (Kauaʻi) Public Library Family Literacy Night and fill out a survey after the program can choose a FREE new picture book to take home.

You can register for Family Literacy Night online (link forthcoming) or you are welcome to call the library at 808-338-6848 to tell staff you’d like to register.

We appreciate your advance registration which helps us plan for books, food, and craft supplies.

This monthly program (3rd Mondays) is especially for families with children 4-8 years old, and younger/older siblings are welcome to join.

Mahalo to Read To Me International and the Friends of Waimea Public Library for co-sponsoring this monthly event!

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.

• November 27, 2026 @ 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Environment, Games
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)! Demo decks will be provided for learning and casual game play.

This program is especially for kids ages 5-12 but all ages are welcome to join. 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.

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

Are you “game” to play?

This event is for adults and teens who are interested in tabletop gaming, including Euro games.

Bring your favorites to introduce to others and/or borrow some from the library’s collection!

Program is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Photo credit: Pavel Danilyuk

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.

• December 11, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-338-6848

Listen to a picture book read aloud and then do an art or craft activity inspired by the illustrations!

For children ages 5 up. 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. Program schedule is subject to change.