Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• January 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.

• January 6, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  We hope to see you there!

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.

• January 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.

• January 13, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  We hope to see you there!

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.

• January 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.

• January 20, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  We hope to see you there!

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.

• January 21, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
• Categories: Branch book clubs
• Contact: 808-697-7868

This book will be discussed in January 2026 at the first in-person book club meeting at the library. There is no longer a virtual/online book club.

James  by Percival Everett

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER• NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW’S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • KIRKUS PRIZE WINNER • A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim’s point of view.  Amazon.com

November was the last online book club meeting for the Waianae Book Club. Starting in January 2026 the book club will be an in-person meeting at the same time, 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm in the library meeting room.  James will be the selection for January 2026.  No registration required.  We will also begin the process of selecting books for the rest of this year, so bring some interesting titles!  Questions please call the library at 808-697-7868. Mahalo.

• January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.

• January 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.

• February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-697-7868

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  This story-time is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.