| 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:
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 |
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| 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, September 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
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 |
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| 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 |
