Message from our Librarian:
Hello and welcome to the Kainalu Elementary School Library's website page!
My name is Alissa Flynn Morel and I am the part-time librarian for Kainalu. I am available to help with research, finding books or any other questions in the library most mornings. I’m working on improving the collection and obtaining access to online databases and educationally approved websites for all students.
Please email me with any questions: alissa_morel/kainalu/hidoe@notes.k12.hi.us
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Library Hours:
- 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 Borrowing Hours |
Morning Recesses (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.)
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Weekly homeroom library visits.
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Library Catalog |
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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.
Mr. Crosson - 1st Principal
