| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARIES, KONA (F.O.L.K.) incorporated in March, 1988 and under the umbrella of Friends of the Library of Hawaii since May, 1991 |
What We Do
the importance of excellent libraries.
- A nonprofit association of people of all
the importance of excellent libraries.
- Assist the libraries in providing the best
- Provide volunteers and financial assist-
- Cooperate closely but remain
- Promote the importance of library
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many additional items for which funding is not
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funds for such items as:
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- Children's Programs
- Staff Education
- Support for Summer Reading Program
- Community Adult Programs
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| Book Club Kailua Kona Library Lanai Tuesday May 21, 2013 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM GONE GIRL By Gillian Flynn |
To view the West Hawaii Today article about our January Program Go to: http://westhawaiitoday.com/secti ons/news/local-news/french-con nection.html |
Visit the grassrootsnews.tv Website and view a video of our Read Aloud Program |
| BOOKS ARE BUILDING BLOCKS May 7, 2013 A Free Read-Aloud at the Library Literacy Program for Families Presented by Friends of the Libraries, Kona with support from: |
5:00pm - 6:30pm Registration at 4:30PM
Where: Kailua Kona Public Library
(Parents must participate with their children, no exceptions!)
This free monthly program is to encourage family literacy. We
have travelled around the world this year and made passports
to use each month as we explored the world through reading.
There are separate reading groups separated by ages, and their
parents. Each group will have a person reading aloud to them,
followed by a discussion of what was read. Afterward, the
families will meet on the lanai for light refreshments, door
prizes, and books.
| Aloha O’e our last Program of the Year - A World United through Learning & Travel Foreign exchange students presenting their experiences living in Hawaii. The host families will be there to help, too. |
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| View the West Hawaii Today article about our carpet improvement project: http://westhawaiitoday.com/sections/news/local- news/folk-raises-dollars-carpeting.html |
CARPET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
For Kailua-Kona Library, the highlight of the year 2012 was the
purchase and installation of new carpet squares. Thanks to FOLK and
all the volunteers who tirelessly put in hour after hour raising money –
mostly through books sales – you were able to spend $36,000 on this
project. Comments from the public range from “It really looks great” to
“What color did it used to be?” Again, mahalo one and all for making
this effort for your library.
Irene Horvath
Branch Manager
For Kailua-Kona Library, the highlight of the year 2012 was the
purchase and installation of new carpet squares. Thanks to FOLK and
all the volunteers who tirelessly put in hour after hour raising money –
mostly through books sales – you were able to spend $36,000 on this
project. Comments from the public range from “It really looks great” to
“What color did it used to be?” Again, mahalo one and all for making
this effort for your library.
Irene Horvath
Branch Manager
The Friends of the Libraries, Kona is
committed to the support of our local
libraries and their maintenance to
provide a safe and desirable resource
to our community.
We solicit your support and appreciate
any donation you can provide. Please
send your donations to:
Friends of the Libraries, Kona
75-138 Hualalai Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Or donate online:
Click on Donations links above
committed to the support of our local
libraries and their maintenance to
provide a safe and desirable resource
to our community.
We solicit your support and appreciate
any donation you can provide. Please
send your donations to:
Friends of the Libraries, Kona
75-138 Hualalai Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Or donate online:
Click on Donations links above
| F.O.L.K. BOOK SALE Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Kailua Kona Library Lanai F.O.L.K. Members receive 20% Discount on Lanai Sale Purchases Accepting Book Donations at the Library Share your books before returning to the Mainland |
Friends of the Libraries, Kona a.k.a., F.O.L.K. Receives $1,000 Grant from the IRONMAN Foundation Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) is pleased to announce a $1000.00 grant from the IRONMAN Foundation and World Triathlon Corporation in support of our Friendly Bus to the Library Program. F.O.L.K. provides bus transportation for second grade students in Kona elementary schools to visit the library. On the visit the Children’s Librarian will take the students on a tour, provide a story hour and help them receive their library cards. Early literacy skills contribute to future success in school. Libraries help parents learn to be their child’s first teacher. This grant is part of the ongoing efforts by the IRONMAN World Championship to strengthen our community and perpetuate the aloha spirit. |
