Exciting, free events are happening at Hanapēpē and Līhu‘e Public Libraries on Kaua‘i! The public library is the place to be for all ages, keiki to kūpuna, say Līhu‘e Branch Manager Kristen Hillman and Branch Librarian Mindy Gipson.
Līhu‘e Public Library strives to offer programs that support the needs of library users of all ages. First Thursday Memory Catchers meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 4pm. The monthly meeting of the Kaua‘i Live Poets Society happens on the first Monday at 4:30pm. The Mom’s Support Group convenes every first Wednesday at 5:30pm. And the Early Literacy Center is for our youngest patrons.
The Coloring Cafe offers a low-key atmosphere where adults can create and converse. The Friends of Līhu‘e Library provides self-serve coffee. “Usually thought of as a children’s activity, coloring has recently been recognized for its potential mental and physical health benefits, especially for adults facing stress, anxiety and dementia,” says Kristen.
Hanapēpē Public Library, a community hub in Kaua‘i’s West Side, offers many free, fun activities for keiki, such as the Mokihana Berry Read-Aloud Club and Tunes, Tales and Twirls Keiki Storytime. Its adult events are also impressive, and above all, fun!
Librarian Mindy Gipson poses with new library
locations signage in Olelo Hawai‘i
and English. Hanapēpē Public Library
celebrated its 75th anniversary with a 1950s-style
swing dance last February.
“We had a remarkable turnout for our monthly Game and Puzzle Night on the last Thursday of the month,” says Mindy. “Families and individuals are returning to connect with others in the community to play chess, bridge, work puzzles and create with Legos.”
A growing number of enthusiasts join together from 2 to 4pm for 4-Player Games: bridge on Tuesdays and mahjong on Wednesdays. The library has created the space for young adults and kūpuna alike to enjoy these brain-healthy games that provide a stimulating mental challenge. Game & Puzzle Nights are held the last Thursdays of the month from 5 to 7pm.
“We are very grateful to the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library who fund the purchase of card tables and other furnishings, plus literacy developmental toys, storytime props and musical instruments to support our children’s programs,” says Mindy. “They also fund refreshments for many of our special events. The friends meet weekly in our meeting room creating oshibana (pressed flower) cards and other crafts to fund- raise for the library.”
Learn more about Hawai‘i library events at tinyurl.com/HIPublicLibraryEventsCalendar.
HAWAI‘I STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Līhu‘e Public Library
4344 Hardy St., Lihue, HI 96766
808-241-3222 | kristen.hillman@librarieshawaii.org
librarieshawaii.org
Events Calendar:
tinyurl.com/HIPublicLibraryEventsCalendar
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