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Welcome
Welcome
Here at ‘Iolani School, students learn research and information literacy skills in the Lower School Library. They are encouraged to be life-long learners and READERS. Through reading, students learn about values, empathy, diversity, and problem solving and as they do so, they begin to make connections with themselves, others, and the world.
IMPORTANT DATES - Quarter 1
Aug. 26 FIRST DAY of 2025-2026 School Year
Aug. 28 Back to School Night Gr. K-3 @ 6 pm
Sept. 1 Labor Day - School Holiday
Sept. 4 Back to School Night Gr. 4-6 @ 6 pm
Sept. 29 Head of School Holiday
Sept. 30 Birthday Book Submissions DUE
Oct. 6-10 BOOK FAIR
Oct. 13 Indigenous Peoples’ Day - School Holiday
Oct. 14 PD Day - No School for Students
Oct. 23 End of 1st Quarter
Oct. 24 Fall Break - No School for Students
Lower School Library Space
Meet the Lower School Librarian
lslib@iolani.org
Mrs. Tara Bagoyo
Lower School Librarian Grades K-6
tbagoyo@iolani.org
In 2004, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University - Provo, Utah. In 2009, I received my Master's in Library Information Sciences from the University of Hawai‘i - Manoa. This is my 22nd year in education. I was a classroom teacher for six years and am currently in my 15th year as a school librarian. This is my 5th year at ‘Iolani School and I am beyond grateful and blessed to have the opportunity to teach at a world-class educational institution with exceptional students, faculty, and staff who genuinely embody the ONE TEAM philosophy.
When not working, I enjoy watching the Hallmark Channel, running, baking, watching & playing sports, and spending time with my family. My husband, Kevin '94, and I have 2 boys - Anson '25 and Zack '27, and we adore our morkie, Harper!
Mrs. Michelle Okimoto
Lower School Librarian Grades K-6
mokimoto@iolani.org
I am excited to join the Lower School community this year after working on the Upper School Library team for two years. I am proud to be a part of ‘Iolani's ONE TEAM where we all work together to bring joy and excellence to the classroom. I am passionate about literacy and elementary education. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies from Ripon College and am currently working on my Master's in Library and Information Science from the University of Hawai‘i - Mānoa. With a variety of educational and library experiences in diverse settings, I strive to make learning fun and engaging, creating lifelong learners and proud bibliophiles.
I enjoy reading (of course), going for walks, cooking and baking, and stand up paddleboarding. Most of all, I enjoy spending time with my family. My husband Kris, is a proud ‘Iolani alumni, class of '98, and we have three children, Lily '25, Ella '29, and Landis '38.
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