"`Uke-Lending"
Music For Life Foundation's `ukulele loan project partnership with Hawaii State Public Libraries
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In support of music learning and cultural appreciation, Music For Life Foundation is providing `ukuleles to Hawaii's public libraries for loan to library patrons. The very first launch for the non-profit group’s “Uke-lending” project was held on February 14, 2019 at Nanakuli Public Library in Nanakuli, Hawaii.
The project is in partnership with the Hawaii State Public Library System, led by Hawaii State Librarian Stacey Aldrich. Music For Life Foundation honorary board director Jake Shimabukuro co-directs the project.
Made of high-grade polycarbonate plastic and noted for their durability and water resistance, “The Waterman®” series of `ukuleles from Kala Brand Music Company is ideally suited for repeat loan activity.
Music For Life Foundation’s project goal was to install `ukuleles in *every* public library in the State of Hawaii and make `ukulele-playing opportunities accessible to all.
Music For Life Foundation will also assist with recruiting `ukulele instructors at participating libraries to conduct periodic workshops. This will include canvassing celebrity `ukulele artists for their interest in sponsoring workshops at their "hometown" library.