2026 Summer Reading Challenge

2026 Summer Reading Challenge: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo

The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Has Ended!

The challenge officially ended on July 31, and we are so grateful to everyone who spent part of their summer reading, learning, and exploring new stories. Your enthusiasm and commitment helped make this year’s program a wonderful success.

Grand prize and regional prize winners have been selected and contacted directly. Stay tuned for the announcement of our two (2) grand prize winners, who will each receive roundtrip tickets courtesy of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

2026 Summer Reading Challenge Official Prize Rules  

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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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HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of General Election Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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Update for Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 | All Kaua‘i branches are open with power fully restored. Princeville Public Library will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 and will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Thank you for your patience.