LIHU‘E — Hawaiian Telcom has provided Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i with a $10,000 grant to support their Summer Reading Program and the “Keep Doors Open” campaign. The Summer Reading Program includes free, 45-minute performances by storytellers and artists
LIHU‘E — Hawaiian Telcom has provided Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i with a $10,000 grant to support their Summer Reading Program and the “Keep Doors Open” campaign.
The Summer Reading Program includes free, 45-minute performances by storytellers and artists appropriate for children, teens and adults at libraries statewide from now through July 2, states a company press release.
See www.librarieshawaii.org for performance information details.
“We are grateful for Hawaiian Telcom’s generous support so our state libraries can continue programs to encourage reading at all levels,” said Byrde Cestare, executive director for the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i.
“Their support will also help maintain current services at the Kane‘ohe Library on O‘ahu and the Pahoa Library on the Big Island.”
“Hawaiian Telcom is pleased to support the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i in its mission to promote and support Hawai‘i’s public libraries,” said Craig Inouye, senior vice president sales, Hawaiian Telcom.
“Our public libraries are an integral part of our community and serve as vital educational and informational resources. We believe that support during these challenging times is even more critical.”
Inouye will present Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i with a check at the organization’s 63rd Annual Book Sale at the McKinley High School cafeteria at 4:30 p.m. on June 18.
Hawaiian Telcom is one of the state’s leading communications provider, offering a wide spectrum of communications products and services which include local and long- distance service, high-speed Internet and wireless services.
See www.hawaiiantel.com for more information.
