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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.
Click the button below to search for books in the LS Library.
Click the link below to recommend a book to the LS Librarians.
IMPORTANT DATES - 1st Quarter
Aug 10 1st Day of School
Sept 7 Labor Day - School Holiday
Sept 28 Head of School Holiday
Oct 5-9 BOOK FAIR
Oct 9 End of 1st Qrt.
Oct 10-18 Fall Break
Oct 12 Indigenous People's Day
Oct 19 LS PD Day-No School for students
Oct 20 2nd Qrt. Begins
Lower School Library Space
Meet the Lower School Librarians
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 23rd year in education and my 6th year at ‘Iolani School. I was a classroom teacher for six years and I am starting my 17th year as a school librarian. I feel incredibly fortunate and deeply blessed to teach at a world-class educational institution, where exceptional students, faculty, and staff truly exemplify 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 love our morkie, Harper!
Mrs. Michelle Okimoto
Lower School Librarian Grades K-6
mokimoto@iolani.org
This is my second year at the Lower School Library and my fourth year at 'Iolani School. 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 have a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies from Ripon College and am currently working on my Master's in Library and Information Science at the University of Hawai‘i - Mānoa. With a variety of educational and library experiences in diverse settings, I am passionate about literacy and elementary education. 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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