| 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
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| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARIES, KONA |
| Our Generous Contributors Target $2,000 Anonymous $1,000 Mr & Mrs Jeffrey Nelson $1,000 Ford World Ironman $750 Young Bros. $500 Tatsumi Oue $500 KK Chamber of Commerce $500 Holualoa Companies $300 PFI $200 West Hawaii Dental |
| Books Are Building Blocks April 5, 2010 At the Kailua-Kona Library 4:30pm Registration Program 5:00 - 7:00pm 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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| Mahalo to the Nelsons and Young Brothers for Their Support Their generous donations have allowed the purchase of children's books, sixty- two books for the Kailua-Kona library and another twenty for the Kealakekua library. We thank Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Nelson and Young Brothers for their support of the Kona libraries and their dedication to the literacy of our youth. |
| 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: FOLK.myshaklee.com |
| BOOK SALE SATURDAY, March 13, 2010 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM Kailua Kona Library Lanai Paperback Blowout 25 cents or 5 for a $1.00 Volunteer Sorters desperately needed please email Marie at mj@konakobers.com |
| Kailua Kona Library Lanai Book Club March 16th 11:00AM The book for this month is “The Sweet Life" by bestselling author Mia King of Waimea, who will be in attendance to discuss the book and take questions. From Booklist: "Marissa and Paul Price are living the fast-paced life in Manhattan. They have prestigious jobs, and their eight-year-old daughter, Pansy, has a nanny and is enrolled in the right school. When Paul is offered a management position at a resort on Hawaii’s Big Island, they decide to move to paradise, but it is not what they expect. For the first time, Marissa becomes a stay-at-home mom in a house that unexpectedly turns out to be a fixer-upper." Paradise seems like the perfect place to find herself, save her marriage, and reconnect with her daughter, but Marissa discovers her new life is less about beaches and beautiful sunsets and more about cows and lava flows. Light refreshments will be served. New members are welcome. |
| 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. |