Aloha Friends, Please see highlights from the June 2026 Newsletter below and review the entire newsletter attached to this link. 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Readers of all ages are invited to join the State of Hawaii’s Libraries Summer Reading Challenge from June 1 – July 31. Sign up today by clicking the following link, and […]

Aloha Friends, Please see the May 2026 Newsletter attached to this link. May is filled with special events at our libraries that are sure to delight, including: Saturday, May 2, 9 am-4 pm: Free Comic Book Day at the Kailua Kona Public Library, sponsored by F.O.L.K. and Wonderberry’s Comics. In addition to the comic book giveaway, activities

Aloha Friends, Please see the April 2026 Newsletter attached in this link. In April we honor libraries and reading with National Library Week, April 19-25. First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week was the brainchild of the American Library Association (ALA) and American Book Publishers and designed to encourage reading and support local libraries. In this issue of

Aloha Friends, Please see the February/March 2026 Newsletter attached to this link. We hope you enjoy this combined February/March issue of our newsletter. Read how volunteers play different roles supporting our libraries — from teaching classes to merchandising our books for sale and more. Learn about F.O.L.K.’s increased online presence and join us for our first online board

Aloha Friends, Please see the January 2026 Newsletter attached to this link. Happy New Year! Is deepening your engagement in community activities a part of your plans for 2026? We have opportunities to volunteer and plenty of exciting programs at our Kona Libraries. We’d love to see you at our annual meeting on January 27 — and

Aloha Friends, Please see the November/December 2025 Newsletter attached to this link. We are combining the November and December newsletter! Look forward to many new updates, including info on the annual F.O.L.K. meeting and other end-of-year activities. In addition, see our gallery of the 75th Birthday Party for Kealakekua Public Library, learn the many ways you

Aloha Friends, Please see the October 2025 Newsletter attached to this link. In this monthʻs newsletter, meet Kailua-Kona Public Library’s new Children’s Librarian, find out the many ways you can volunteer, and take a look at the engaging programs at our Kona Libraries, which include many music programs, lectures, and creative activities.

Aloha Friends, Please see the September 2025 Newsletter attached in this link. In this monthʻs newsletter, see the impact of our non-profit in the community, find out ways you can volunteer with us, and look at the upcoming fall programs at our Kona libraries!

Aloha Friends, Please see the August 2025 Newsletter attached to this link. In this monthʻs newsletter, see a letter from the President and explore more programs at the Kona libraries!

Aloha Friends, Please see the July 2025 Newsletter attached to this link. In this monthʻs newsletter, see a letter from the President and explore more programs at the Kona libraries!