Florence Toyofuku shows off her name on her library card she got as September is Library Card Month, at the Kapaa Public Library.
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Children’s poet Joy Frelinger reads to young readers in the children’s books section during the Friends of the Kapaa Public Library’s annual used book sale at the Kapaa Public Library.
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The Lihue Raiders Pop Warner football team is greeted by its cheer squad with the “A-w-e-s-o-m-e, awesome, awesome, totally” cheer following its 24-14 win over the Kapaa Eagles Saturday after a Kauai Pop Warner Football League game at Vidinha Stadium.
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Florence Toyofuku practiced writing her name so she could get a library card, said Isobel Storch, Florence’s grandma and president of the Friends of the Kapaa Public Library, which hosted its once-a-year used book sale Saturday.
Florence Toyofuku practiced writing her name so she could get a library card, said Isobel Storch, Florence’s grandma and president of the Friends of the Kapaa Public Library, which hosted its once-a-year used book sale Saturday.
“September is Library Card Month,” said Lani Kawahara, the Kapaa Public Library manager. “Everyone needs a library card.”
Alice Parker had her “cane crew” in attendance, and Bev Montel whipped up a batch of oatmeal raisin cookies (three for a dollar donation is unheard-of good!).
Children’s poet Joy Frelinger said she had to be there because of all the young people who flowed through the children’s books area, and what was that title that is on the bestseller list — did it sell, Lani?
Meanwhile, Florence’s mom, Bryna Storch, was manning the Lanipo Farms stand at the Kauai Community Market in the Kauai Community College parking lot where Jan Woo said Barkaroo Bakery is having a doggie bag event Saturday in honor of National Dog Day (the actual day’s event being postponed due to the inclement weather).
Anya Love took time out of shopping to announce the Aloha Kauai Yoga and Peace Festival coming up Sept. 28 through 30 … stay tuned for more details.
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Dennis Fujimoto, staff writer and photographer, can be reached at 245-0453 or dfujimoto@thegardenisland.com.
