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2026 Summer Reading Challenge
PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
E Heluhelu Kākou: Let’s Read!
Readers of all ages are invited to join us from June 1 – July 31, 2026! This year’s theme, “E Heluhelu Kākou – ʻUmeke Kāʻeo”, is a calabash full to the brim and a poetic way to describe someone full of knowledge. Let our libraries fill your summer with spam-tastic programs, niu-knowledge and lots of literary adventures.
Sign Up
Sign up today and score your first reward right away! When you log reading in June and July, you’ll unlock more rewards and earn a shot at winning round trip tickets on Alaska Airlines!
Three easy ways to join:
- Online: Go to the Beanstack website.
- Mobile App: Download the Beanstack Tracker app, available for both iOS and Android.
- In-Person: Visit your local library.
NEW: This Year, Choose How You Read!
You can choose one of two ways to participate. See details below.
LOG BY MINUTES | LOG BY BOOKS |
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| How do I complete the challenge? | Read 800 minutes or 8 books. |
| What can I read? | Physical books, eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, talking books, and Braille all count. |
| How do I earn rewards and entries for grand prize? | Rewards at 400 & 800 minutes or 4 books & 8 books while supplies last. Grand prize entries are given for every 100 minutes or book read. |
| How can I log my reading? | Log minutes or books on Beanstack or paper log and talk with your favorite library staff. Does your school use Beanstack? Learn how to connect your accounts |
| Is there a way to earn bonus entries to the Grand Prize of Round-Trip tickets with Alaska Airlines? | Yes! You can earn extra entries by: - Visiting the library once a week to learn the word of the week. One word = 1 extra entry. - Reading beyond 800 minutes or 8 books. 200 minutes or 2 books = 1 extra entry. |
| Can I join both challenges? | Each participant can only choose one challenge |
| Need Help Navigating the Beanstack? | Watch this informative video tutorial. |
Reading Rewards
All Hawaiʻi Public Libraries will have rewards for reaching specific reading goals. Some libraries may have additional rewards, ask your library what they’re doing for summer reading. Sign-up bonus: Everyone who registered for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge will earn a McDonald’s Be Our Guest Coupon for a delicious treat!
| Kids | Teens & Adults | ||
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| 400 Minutes or 4 Books | 800 Minutes or 8 Books | 400 Minutes or 4 Books | 800 Minutes or 8 Books |
| Choice of children's book | Modeling Clay and Cutter | Re-usable Straw Kit | HSPLS Bento Box |
Prize Drawings
Not only will you able be earn rewards for reading, you will also earn entries into these fun prize drawings.
| Children | Children & Teen | Teen | Adult |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Barnes & Noble gift card | Four (4) round trip tickets on Alaska Airlines | • Large Pizza Hut Pizza Coupon or Gift Card • Beats Wireless Headphones | • Two (2) round trip tickets on Alaska Airlines • One (1) Zippy's Gift Basket |
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