2025 Summer Reading Challenge

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The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge Has Ended!

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! The challenge officially ended on July 31st, and we’re so proud of all the reading you accomplished this summer.

If you completed the challenge, don’t forget to visit your local library to claim your well-deserved reading reward(s)! Library staff are excited to celebrate your success.

The grand prize and regional prize winners will be selected and contacted directly. Stay tuned for the announcement of the grand prize winner, who will receive four roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines.


Reading Rewards

KidsTeensAdults
400 Minutes800 Minutes4 Books8 Books4 Books8 Books
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Prize Drawings

Not only will you able be earn rewards for reading, you will also earn entries into these fun prize drawings.

All Ages Prize Drawings

  • Four Roundtrip Tickets on Alaska Airlines
  • Beginner ʻUkulele Kit

Teen Prize Drawings

  • Large Pizza Hut Pizza Coupon or Gift Card
  • Beats Headphones

2025 Summer Reading Challenge Official Prize Rules


Mahalo to Our Sponsors 

2025 Summer Reading Challenge sponsors

 

ALERT | In holiday observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed August 30 to September 1, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.