The clock is ticking on the Summer Reading Challenge, folks, with the final chapter set to close on July 31. But before you start writing your reading eulogy, know that the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) wants you to grab a book and get to logging, because you still have time to pick up some last-minute wins. According to the Hawaii State Public Library System website, every book and every minute you mark down could very well snag you some sweet loot.
We know you've been busy, but hey, it's summer, and who doesn't want to jazz up their sunny days with a little competition where you can actually learn something? If you hoof it over to your local library and pick up the "Word of the Week," you might just be able to quickly boost your prize draw odds. As the Hawaii State Public Library System website puts it, "It’s a fun way to learn a new Hawaiian word and earn an extra entry in the drawings."
Haven't jumped on the book bandwagon yet? No side-eye here—the librarians of Hawaii want you to know that it's definitely not too late to join the narrative fray. The goal is to collectively hit 25,000 readers, and every person counts, whether solo, with family, or tagging along with friends. Encourage your posse to sign up and start adding to that tally. Everyone's got a part to play in this page-turner of a challenge, according to the Hawaii State Public Library System.
And the action isn't just on the page either. Even though this challenge is on its last legs, libraries are going to continue to be event central for all you literary fans out there. For a rundown of what's being served up at your local library, a click over to the Hawaii State Public Library System Events Calendar is all it takes to plan your next bookish outing. Grab your books, keep reading, and head for the finish line.
