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 […]
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Nothing Personal, Avedon & James Baldwin, $150 Richard Avedon, one of the world’s most famous photographers of his time, and James Baldwin, best-selling novelist and essayist on the American civil rights movement, collaborated on Nothing Personal, a book about the state of life in America. The set is a large format, slipcased collector’s book with 160
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Growing Hawaii’s Native Plants, Kerin E. Lilleeng-Rosenberger, $170 Hawaii Botanist Kerin Lilleeng- Rosenberger is a world leader in native Hawaiian plant propagation. This alphabetic reference gives the tropical plant enthusiasts complete step-by-step information to propagate, grow, and maintain beautiful and rare Hawaiian plants. There are over 1000 listings with over 400 full color photos and
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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
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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
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HULA KI’I, Hawaiian Puppetry, by Katherine Luomala Date of Publication : 1984 Used – Good, Hardcover SOLD: $250 The rarely available HULA KI’I, Hawaiian Puppetry, written by anthropologist Katherine Luomala, was published in 1984 by the Institute for Polynesian Studies under Brigham Young Univ, including a thorough bibliography and index. The author provides rare historical
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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