2026 Summer Reading Challenge

The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge officially came to a close on July 31, 2026, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who made reading, learning, and discovering new stories part of their summer. From favorite books to new adventures, your enthusiasm and commitment helped make this year’s challenge a wonderful success. Thank you for spending your summer with us and for making the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge so memorable! The grand prizes have been awarded! Congratulations to our lucky grand prize winners, who each received roundtrip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly domestically.  

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2026 Summer Reading Challenge Merchandise Store

It’s not too late to get your souvenir merchandise! If you loved the ʻUmeke Kāʻeo theme, get the exclusive gear designed by local artist Kelsie Dayna.
The online store is operated by Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi, with all proceeds directly funding educational programs across Hawaiʻi’s 51 public libraries.

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