| 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
the importance of excellent libraries.
- A nonprofit association of people of all
the importance of excellent libraries.
- Assist the libraries in providing the best
- Provide volunteers and financial assist-
- Cooperate closely but remain
- Promote the importance of library
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:
Make a Donation or join F.O.L.K. today
Now accepting PayPal
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
Make a Donation or join F.O.L.K. today
Now accepting PayPal
| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARIES, KONA |
| OUR FAVORITE LINKS |
| F. O. L. K. is Offering an Innovative Way to Be a Friend F. O. L. K. has been donated its 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 the Kona libraries. Shop online at: www.FOLK.myshaklee.com |
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| FRIENDLY BUS TO THE LIBRARY Friends of the Libraries, Kona provides bus transport for second graders in Kona to visit the Library. On the visit the Children's Librarian will take the students on a tour, provide a story hour and help them receive library cards. |
| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARIES, KONA (F.O.L.K.) SCHOLARSHIP Friends of the Libraries, Kona is offering scholarships to men and women pursuing a Master’s degree in Library Science at the University of Hawai`i. Applications are available online and are accepted annually in April. Scholarships are awarded each year by June 1. Click Here for more information. |
| Book Club Kailua Kona Library Lanai Tuesday Jan 24th, 2011 Following the F.O.L.K. Annual Meeting January's selection is The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin |
Go to www.librarieshawaii.org and
click on the “Go HI Tech @ Your
Library” button.
Visit the grassrootsnews.tv Website and view a video of our Read Aloud Program |
FOLK BOOK SALE Feb. 11, 2012 Kailua Kona Library Lanai 9:00AM to 1:00PM F.O.L.K. Members receive 20% off Lanai Sales |
| BOOKS ARE BUILDING BLOCKS Next Program February 7th 2012 A Free Read-Aloud at the Library Program for Families Presented by Friends of the Libraries, Kona We are looking for a Volunteer Program Director. If you have an interest in this position, want to sponsor a program, or get more information, e-mail F.O.L.K. at FOLK@folkhawaii.com |
Special Guest Nancy Tashima
of the Onizuka Space Center
Presenting NASA’s current space
missions and free educational
materials including photos and
posters
of the Onizuka Space Center
Presenting NASA’s current space
missions and free educational
materials including photos and
posters
| It's Book Time with Ronald McDonald® Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Kailua Kona Public Library @ 3:30 PM |
| This educational program is designed to motivate students to read more often by making reading fun. Through the use of music, magic, puppets, storytelling, and of course, lots of reading and fun with their favorite clown, Ronald McDonald, students will discover a new outlook on Book Time. This program is free to the public and intended for children ages 5 to 10. For more information please call Denise at the library, 327-4327. |
| SAKURA ENSEMBLE PRESENTS OSHOOGATSU–NEW YEARS CONCERT JAPANESE & INTERNATIONAL FAVORITES |
| Featuring: ANNU SHOKO SHIONOYA – Keyboards JEAN PIERRE THOMA – Flute & Saxophone MOTTER SNELL - Harp FREE ADMISSION Japanese Kimono & Art Display Call 896-3856 for information |
| KAILUA-KONA LIBRARY SATURDAY JAN. 21ST at 2 P.M. |
