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

  • A nonprofit association of people of all
ages and occupations, who recognize
the importance of excellent libraries.
  • Assist the libraries in providing the best
possible service to the community
  • Provide volunteers and financial assist-  
ance to the libraries
  • Cooperate closely but remain
independent of  the libraries
  • Promote the importance of library
services to the community
       Contact Us Today

Why does the library need friends?

Although tax supported, public libraries need
many additional items for which funding is not
allocated.  F.O.L.K. provides supplementary
funds for such items as:
  • Circulation materials
  • Children's Programs
  • Staff Education
  • Support for Summer Reading Program
  • Community Adult Programs              
FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARIES, KONA
Books Are Building Blocks
At the Kailua-Kona Library

Look for this popular program to resume in
the fall







This is a
FREE read-aloud program for
children ages 5-18 with their parents.
                                           LIBRARIES ARE GREAT RESOURCES

We all use the libraries to save. They lend us books, CD's, DVD's, audio books, and stuff for kids.  You can use
free high speed internet to surf the web.  They offer downloads to your personal computer of digital materials
from their website so you can save on gas, as well as expert help, classes, and programs. Isn't it time to give
something back? Help support your libraries with a donation.  You will receive a Book Plate honoring you in a new
book purchased. Here is a  wish list of books the library wishes to purchase but does not have the funding for.  
Contact Librarian Irene Horvath @ 327-4327.

American Civil War: a military history, John Keegan
Best American mystery stories 2009
Best American non-required reading 2009
Best American poetry 2009
Defector, Daniel Silva     7/21
End of the long summer, Dianne Dumanoski
Gone bamboo, Anthony Bourdain
In the first circle, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, Harold Bloom
J.D. Salinger: a life raised high, Kenneth Slawenski
Love pirate & the bandit’s son, Laura James
Murder in the name of honour, Rana Hussein
Nothing to fear: FDR’s inner circle …, Adam Cohen
Seven pleasures: essays on ordinary happiness, Willard Spiegelman
Thing around your neck, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
You can adopt, Susan Caughman   
OUR FAVORITE LINKS      
Volunteers Needed
If you would like to help us in our efforts on behalf of the libraries, check
out the Volunteer tab on the left.  An updated list of various opportunities
are presented
F. O. L. K. is Offering an
Innovative Way to Be a Friend

F. O. L. K. has been donated it's very
own
Shaklee shopping website.  
Shaklee is a natural nutrition company
and supplier of biodegradable
products. They believe it's essential to
contribute to the movement of making
people and the planet healthier.  
Through this team effort friends now
have access to
Shaklee products
delivered straight to their door, with all
the proceeds benefiting F.O.L.K. for
the support of Kona libraries.

Shop online at:    
 
www.FOLK.myshaklee.com
NEXT BOOK SALE

SATURDAY, September 11, 2010
9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
Kailua Kona Library Lanai

Volunteer Sorters desperately needed
please
email Marie at mj@konakobers.com
Book Club
Kailua Kona Library Lanai
Tuesday, S
eptember 21st 2010
11:00 AM


                                         





There is no August Meeting
On Display at the
Library

Do you have an interesting collection or
something you would like to share with the public?
 The Kailua-Kona library has a locked display
case in the lobby. They are looking for temporary
displays to occupy this space.  If you have
something to offer, please contact Denise at the
library @ 327-4327.
Help Us Raise $$$!
Sign up with Escrip.

Local Escrip merchants such as   
  • macy's
AND MANY ONLINE MERCHANTS
will contribute up to 4% of the purchases you
make to F.O.L.K.

There’s no cost to you, it only takes a few minutes.
Sign up online, it’s quick and easy.
Go to www.escrip.com
Click on “sign on”
Follow the instructions

No receipts to collect, no vouchers or certificates
to buy, no hassles, and every purchase counts.

Check www.escrip.com for all participating
merchants.

GROUP NAME: FOLK
GROUP ID: 500071033
Make a Splash @
Your Library

Tee Shirts for $8.00
or 2 for $15.00 are available for purchase
only from FOLK at the Kailua-Kona
Library.

Join FOLK with a $30 Family Membership
and receive a FREE Make a Splash
Tee Shirt