| 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 a $1000 scholarship 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. The scholarship is awarded each year by June 1. Click Here for more information. |
| Book Club Kailua Kona Library Lanai Tuesday May 15, 2012 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM May's selection is The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson June's Selection will be Lost in Shangri-La by Mitchell Zuckhoff |
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 May 12, 2012 Kailua Kona Library Lanai 9:00AM to 1:00PM F.O.L.K. Members receive 20% off Lanai Sales Special thanks to Kona Bay Books for their continued support |
| A FREE FAMILY READ ALOUD PROGRAM BOOKS ARE BUILDING BLOCKS @ The Kailua Kona Library Tuesday May 1, 2012 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Registration at 4:30 PM The Friends of the Libraries, Kona is hosting their free family Read Aloud Program, with special guest Ann Goody of the Three Ring Ranch Animal Sanctuary and her animals. Thanks to Costco for donation of refreshments and for the support of the World Ironman Triathlon. |
| Chris Yeaton Kailua Kona Library May 22, 2012 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Hawaii born Chris Yeaton draws from a lineage of great Hawaiian slack key and has toured nationally with Keola Beamer and John Keawe. His unique style of slack key blends the traditional and contemporary Fingerstyle. Sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona this program is free to the Public |
