Message from our Librarian:
Aloha! My name is Mr. Williams, and I am currently the librarian at Kainalu Elementary School. I have been Kainalu’s librarian since 1989 and have seen many changes since then. My own daughter attended Kainalu. I now see children of former students coming to Kainalu, and even former students returning to work here.
I am passionate about reading and academic achievement. I do my very best to provide a library environment for our students to feel the same way. I encourage all families to motivate your children to also be passionate about reading and academic achievement.
Library Hours:
- Morning recesses (9:40-10:20). Students are encouraged to come to the library to return and borrow books, read quietly, do homework, or research.
- Classes visit the library once a week to borrow books.
Library Book Borrowing Procedures & Policies:
- Students can borrow books during regular class visits.
- Kindergarten: Borrow one book at a time. Library book remains in the classroom.
- 1st Grade: Students are allowed to borrow two books. LIbrary books may be taken home.
- 2nd - 6th Grade: Students are allowed to borrow two books at any given time. If a teacher gives an assignment, two extra books pertaining to that subject may be borrowed.
- Students are responsible for the books they borrow.
Interesting Facts About Kainalu's Library:
- John Crosson Memorial Library is named after the first principal of Kainalu School, Mr. John Crosson. Mr. Crosson was the principal from 1954 – 1956. Mr. Crosson was very active in community organizations and was a Boy Scout leader.
- Kainalu library has nearly 15.000 books.
- There is a library helper group, known as the Menehune. The group is open to 5th and 6th graders who are very self-motivated and willing to give up one recess each week to work in the library. This year the group works on Monday (or Tuesday in the event of a holiday) and then meets for lunch in the library on Tuesday.
