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The Friends of the Libraries, Kona will host a free read-aloud program, “Books are Building Blocks,” 4:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the Kailua Kona Public Library.

Parents must attend the program with their children. Participation is limited to the first 75 people.

The program is designed to encourage family literacy. There will be five separate reading groups: ages 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 to 13, 14 to 18, and their parents. Each group will have a person reading aloud to them, followed by a discussion of what was read.

Registration is 4:30 p.m. in front of the library. Families will then separate into groups with a reader. Afterward, the families will meet on the lanai for free refreshments, prizes and books.

To preregister, volunteer, sponsor this program, or for more information, contact Shani Dutton at 936-6190 or e-mail folk@folkhawaii.com.