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              

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
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 LIBRARY WAIKOLOA
REGION
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 Feb 21, 2012
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    





                   February's selection is
                         What the Dog Saw
                         by Malcolm Gladwell







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  
Kailua Kona Library
Tues., Feb. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Enjoy the swingin’ and toe-tappin’ music of Casablanca as they
play the melodies of Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Benny
Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, and others. We’ll celebrate Mardi
Gras and Valentine’s Day all wrapped up together in this 1-
hour performance. Free to the public.
February 28th  Kailua Kona Library
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
This cultural and educational program introduces the
many drums and percussion instruments of Japan as
used in traditional and contemporary music. Free to the
public.
KAILUA KONA LIBRARY
20TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Feb. 29, 2012
Join the Library celebration with refreshments,
door prizes, and magic with Arneleo the Magician