Community Calendar

July features Adult Fiction (includes pocketbooks, audiobooks, large print, Literature and Foreign Language) cookbooks and Music CDs at 50% off.
The Library and Bookstore will be open on Friday July 3rd and observe the holiday on the 4th.

To celebrate National Golf Month, we’re throwing our second Mini Golf event! All ages can come by and play on our golf course built from books for free starting at 12:30 pm.  The last tee time is at 3 pm, so everyone can finish up before we close.

Swing by and check out the Friends of the Libraries, Hāmākua book sale. Just $5 for BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag) — grab some goodies right off the course. Oh, and a little birdie told us there might be some surprises, including special Premium Putt-Putt opportunities! Check out the FOLH Instagram @hamakualibraryfriends for more details about Premium Putt-Putt.

Experience Mākeke Fridays at Queens’ Marketplace — a weekly sunset market celebrating the spirit, flavors, and creativity of Hawai‘i. The market brings together local makers, farmers, food vendors, and live music in an inviting open-air atmosphere.

Browse fresh island produce, handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, skincare, apparel, and unique Hawai‘i-made finds while enjoying a variety of ono eats, sweet treats, and grab-and-go favorites from local vendors each week.

With live entertainment, warm island energy, and a thoughtfully curated mix of vendors, Mākeke Fridays is the perfect place to shop, eat, and spend your Friday evening with friends and ‘ohana at Queens’ Marketplace.

Local finds. Island vibes. Every Friday.

René Vaca is a 28-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. After dropping out of college to pursue his passion for comedy, Vaca has made significant strides in the industry. His comedic talent and hard work earned him a spot as one of Netflix’s Introducing Comedians for the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival. With a substantial social media following of over 2,600,000 and millions of views across platforms, Vaca continues to expand his influence and reach. He is currently on tour, performing to sold-out audiences in clubs and theatres across North America and hosts his own monthly show LEG DAY at The Hollywood Laugh Factory. Additionally, he won the 16th annual Stand Up NBC competition!

HCT’s After Dark presents “Be More Chill” July 30 - August 16 at The Pūhi Theatrical Warehouse. Performances run Thursdays through Sundays at 7 p.m. This PG-13 musical comedy follows high school student Jeremy Heere as he navigates friendship, popularity, and teenage life with the help of a mysterious supercomputer called “The Squip.” Directed and musically directed by HCT alumnus Taj Nakoa with choreography by alumnus Jake Lester. Tickets available at www.hctkauai.org.

Ali Wong is an Emmy award-winning actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her breakout Netflix stand-up specials "Baby Cobra," "Hard Knock Wife," and the Emmy-nominated "Don Wong." She released her fourth and latest Netflix comedy special, "Ali Wong: Single Lady" in October 2024. Ali received a Golden Globe Award for the special and was nominated for a Critics' Choice TV Award and a Directors Guild of America Award. Wong recently directed Frankie Quiñones’ upcoming stand-up special for Hulu.

In Spring 2023, Wong starred in and executive-produced the Netflix and A24 dark comedy "Beef" opposite Steven Yeun. The series premiered in April 2023 to widespread acclaim, receiving 8 Emmy Awards and 13 nominations. Wong's performance as Amy Lau earned her the Emmy, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Screen Actors Guild Awards for "Best Actress in a Limited Series." For her acting work, she also won the Gotham and Independent Spirit Awards. "Beef" received that year's Emmy and Critics' Choice Awards for "Best Limited Series," won each of its nominated categories at the Golden Globes, and was honored by the American Film Institute in their Top Television Programs Of The Year.

In 2019, Wong co-wrote and starred in the romantic comedy “Always Be My Maybe,” alongside Randall Park. She also executive-produced and voiced the lead in the offbeat and zany animated sitcom "Tuca and Bertie" and directed Sheng Wang's 2022 comedy special "Sweet and Juicy." In 2019, Wong released her New York Times bestselling autobiographical book, "Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life." The book features heartfelt and hilarious letters addressed to her daughters.

Show may include Mature Subject Matter.

Aloha Theatre invites audiences of all ages to experience Seussical, a dazzling musical adventure bursting with imagination, laughter, and heart! From the Tony Award-winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, this beloved family musical brings the enchanting world of Dr. Seuss to life with unforgettable characters including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, and Jojo, a young dreamer with a boundless imagination.

Travel from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus and beyond as colorful stories and cherished Seussian characters come together in one extraordinary journey. At its heart, Seussical is a celebration of friendship, courage, and believing in yourself. As Horton and Gertrude work together to protect the tiny Whos and overcome seemingly impossible challenges, audiences are reminded that every voice matters and that kindness, loyalty, and determination can change the world.

Filled with catchy songs, vibrant characters, and plenty of laughs, Seussical is a joyful theatrical experience that will delight children and adults alike. Catch it at the historic Aloha Theatre while you can—this magical production runs for three weekends only! Support local arts and community theatre while enjoying a memorable live performance the whole family will love.

Farmers and Artisan market

Waimea Town Market at Parker School is home to over 50 highly curated vendors who offer a wide variety of terrific produce, food and locally sourced and hand made items. Please join us, talk story with our vendors, learn about their businesses and crafts, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at our picnic tables with the Mauna Kea view—where North Hawaii comes together.

Spam can harps, rice bag drums, tin can gongs, and other musical instruments made from repurposed rubbish are on display at Hamilton Library Bridge Gallery now through mid-August. All instruments were custom built by Benjamin Fairfield, author of the illustrated children's book Kani Ka 'Opala: How can garbage sing? Fairfield (lecturer at UH and Hawai'i Pacific University) was featured last October on the Conversation as a climate-action-artist-in-residence with the State Commission on Climate Change in 2025. Come view, play, and listen to an assortment of rubbish instruments. A great way to celebrate Earth Day and aloha 'aina.