Rodger was born in Philadelphia, where he lived until age five. After his father’s promotion, the family spent several years in New York City before returning to Philadelphia for the
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The Golden Years of Hawaiian Entertainment 1874-1974, $90 Writer, publisher and composer Tony Todaro devoted years to the research and preservation of Hawaiian music and the promotion of the talented
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Bonsai Techniques I, John Yoshio Naka, $80 John Yoshio Naka is an advanced guide for English-speaking bonsai enthusiasts. In this 1st book, he covers all aspects of starting out in bonsai
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Kathy was born in California, raised in Oregon, and went to college in Walla Walla, WA, where she lived and worked until she and her spouse, Jeff, sold their boat
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Aloha F.O.L.K. Friends, Here are highlights from the September 2026 Newsletter. For more F.O.L.K. and library events, see the September Newsletter using this link. Our monthly book sale will be
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Looking for a small hostess, birthday, holiday, or “just because” gift? Come check out our new fundraising project at the Kailua-Kona library lobby. Each wrapped donated book with a hint
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Neighborhood Little Libraries Map Used books in good condition that are unsuitable for our monthly book sales are donated to neighborhood little libraries, extending their useful life and reducing landfill
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Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) volunteers gladly accept donations of books, jigsaw puzzles, games, and cotton yarn at the Kailua-Kona Library “Back Bay” loading zone (mauka side) on Wednesdays
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Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and raised in Huntington Beach, California, Trish has always found joy in the ocean and mountains. With a fourth-grade teacher for a mother, Trish visited the
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How People Support F.O.L.K. and the Kailua-Kona and Kealakekua Libraries. Become a member by completing an online form at: https://folkhawaii.com or fill out our membership brochure located at the Kailua-Kona
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Ocean Flowers: Impressions from Nature, Carol Armstrong, Catherine de Zegher (Editors), $130 The editors present a collection of historical natural imagery from the mid-nineteenth century, with particular emphasis on botanical
Aloha F.O.L.K. Friends, Here are highlights from the August 2026 Newsletter. For more F.O.L.K. and library events, see the August Newsletter using this link. Our monthly book sale will be held at the
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