In an effort to improve literacy, Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) fundraises to provide bus transportation for public and private school classes from Kailua-Kona and South Kona to visit the Kailua-Kona or Kealakekua Public Library.

Students are hosted by the Kailua-Kona Public Library or Kealakekua Public Library Children's Librarian, who:

• Provides students with a Library tour.
• Issues the students their own library cards.
• Reinforces the joy of reading.
• Makes students aware of the resources available at the library for both their education and entertainment.
• Includes story reading by the librarian.