Waialua Public Library

Address

67-068 Kealohanui St, Waialua, HI 96791, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-637-8286

Photo of Waialua branch building

About

Welcome to the Waialua Public Library! Built by Isamu Abe Construction, our current library is the smallest public library on Oahu. In 1997, the Public Library Association (division of American Library Association) honored it as the “Best Small/Rural Library in America.” In 2013, our library celebrated its 85th Anniversary in grand-style.

Upcoming events at this branch

Bring Your Own Craft Club
Graphic reads "Bring Your Own Craft Club" featuring illustrations of colored pencils, yarn, and needlecrafts

Get a head start on handmade gifts here at the library. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or exploring a new skill, we have your back!

Come to connect with other creatives in a friendly, supportive environment. Enjoy our collection of craft books and a limited selection of materials to help with your project.

Best suited for teens and adults.

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.

Keiki Storytime
children sitting on a rug in a library listening to stories

Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers!

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.

Writers Group
Letter written with a fountain pen

Did you know that an active writing practice can improve your mental and physical health? Exercise your mind and heart by putting your pen to work.

Join the Writers Group at the Waialua Public Library every 2nd Thursday from 9:30am-11:00am to discuss the monthly writing topic, share your work, and get feedback from other writers.

This month’s prompt is: “The day I was…”

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.

Keiki Storytime
children sitting on a rug in a library listening to stories

Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers!

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.

Bring Your Own Craft Club
Graphic reads "Bring Your Own Craft Club" featuring illustrations of colored pencils, yarn, and needlecrafts

Get a head start on handmade gifts here at the library. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or exploring a new skill, we have your back!

Come to connect with other creatives in a friendly, supportive environment. Enjoy our collection of craft books and a limited selection of materials to help with your project.

Best suited for teens and adults.

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.

Keiki Storytime
children sitting on a rug in a library listening to stories

Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers!

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.

Keiki Storytime
children sitting on a rug in a library listening to stories

Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers!

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.

Writers Group
Letter written with a fountain pen

Did you know that an active writing practice can improve your mental and physical health? Exercise your mind and heart by putting your pen to work.

Join the Writers Group at the Waialua Public Library every 2nd Thursday from 9:30am-11:00am to discuss the monthly writing topic, share your work, and get feedback from other writers.

This month’s prompt is: What aren’t you good at?

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.

Hours

Date Time
Monday CLOSED - CLOSED
Tuesday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 0
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 1
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 7
Magazines 44
Newspapers 5
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

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