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MEDIA RELEASE The Kealakekua Public Library sponsors its summer reading program “Dig Into Reading” from June 3 to July 6 with special free events lined up for June. There will be craft and special programs for all ages, with prizes for reading books. Kids can enter to win a $20 Dairy Queen gift card, teens […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Kealakekua Public Library will hold its Summer Reading Program “Dream Big — Read!” from June 4 to July 7 with special free events lined up for June. There will be craft and music programs and prizes for reading books and weekly library visits. Kids can enter to win a $20 Dairy Queen […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kealakekua Public Library will close temporarily Sept. 3 – Oct. 2 due to a staffing shortage. While the library is closed, patrons may visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library (75-138 Hualalai Road; telephone: 327-4327). Contact the Kailua-Kona Public Library for its current public service hours. Kealakekua Public Library patrons are advised the book drop […]

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* May 31-July 1, Kealakekua Public Library Kealakekua Public Library will be celebrating its Summer Reading Program with special free events lined up for June. There will be Kids’ Craft Programs 2:30-3:30 p.m. each Friday for ages six and up: June 3 – Cork Float Toy, June 10 – Origami Kite, June 17 – Pin […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Sakura Ensemble will present a music program 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 11 at Kealakekua Public Library. The ensemble focuses on international classical, ethnic and jazz styles, with particular emphasis on French Impressionistic and Japanese traditional repertoire featuring Annu Shionoya (piano, organ & amp; keyboards) and Jean Pierre Thoma (flutes and winds). This […]

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WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25 Presented by Big Island Yoga Center’s Reagan Breen and Julie Benkofsky- Webb, this program will serve as an introduction to the history and philosophy of Hatha Yoga along with demonstrations and audience participation. No experience is required, but you must sign-up and participation is limited to the first 25 […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Arneleo the Magician aka Arnie Rabin will be performing 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 26 at the Kealakekua Public Library. Delighting Kona audiences for the past 37 years, he was bitten by the “magic bug” at age 5, when he was given a magic kit as a present. The serious study of the art […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Kealakekua Public Library is hosting the 2010 Summer Reading Program, which runs through July 2. This year’s theme is Make A Splash @ Your Library. There are prizes for reading books and a free weekly prize just for coming in to the library. The following are some of the scheduled events: * […]

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MEDIA RELEASE In celebration of National Library Week, the Kealakekua Public Library will be hosting a program titled Cultures of the World with Greywolf at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10. C.R. Greywolf is a Native American with more than 10 years of experience in weapons smithery and is Hawaii’s only professional medieval armorer. This 45-minute […]

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Kona Celtic Connection at Kealakekua & Kailua-Kona Public Libraries Day of Event: Monday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 16 Get ready to dance a jig, sing-along on a traditional Irish song, and learn why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Kona Celtic Connection 3-4 p.m. Monday, March 15 at the Kealakekua Public Library and […]

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The Board of Education, which oversees operations of state libraries, is considering closing five libraries due to budget cuts. The state’s library system – which falls under the state’s Department of Education – is facing a $3.6 million shortfall. In addition to possible library closures, 67 vacant positions may not be filled and staff cuts […]

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