Aloha John F,
This month, discover how your library card unlocks access to The Wall Street Journal, anytime, anywhere. Then, jump into the Summer Reading Challenge for a chance to win great prizes just for reading! Whether you’re tracking books, audiobooks, or eBooks, it all counts. Plus, catch up if you missed the story behind our refreshed look and biodegradable library cards. There’s a lot to explore, so read on! 

Read WSJ for Free with your Library Card!
Hot off the press! Connect to this business-focused news source from the library, your home computer or mobile device! 
Here are a few of the features you can explore:  
  • Unlimited articles on WSJ.com  
  • E-Replica of that day’s paper 
  • Informative video and podcasts 
Get it now!
  1. Log into the HSPLS website.
  2. Click on The Wall Street Journal link.
  3. Follow the steps to set up your WSJ three-day account (you’ll need to enter an email address and password).
  4. Each login provides 3 days of full access to WSJ.com. After 3 days, just return to our WSJ access page and log in again to renew your access. 
Go to WSJ

It's Time to Read! Summer Reading Challenge Underway
 
Over 6,500 people have already signed up!
Join us for this year's Summer Reading Challenge! It runs from June 1 - July 31st.
 
It's a great time to do some focused reading and get rewards for doing something great for your brain! Oh, and, did you know for each Summer Reading Challenge milestone you make you get entered into a drawing for 4 round trip tickets where Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines flies. Just for reading! 
 
There are specific challenges, rewards and prize drawings for readers of all ages. 
  • Kids (Birth through 5th grade): Read 800 minutes; earn one grand prize drawing for every 100 minutes read (8 total)
  • Teens (6th through 12th grades): Read eight books; earn one grand prize drawing for every book read (8 total)
  • Adults: Read eight books; earn one grand prize drawing for every book read (8 total)
  • All Ages: Enter the Word of the Week that’s posted at your local library to earn grand prize drawing entries (8 total) 
Reading must be entered into Beanstack to qualify for rewards and prize drawing. The official prize and drawing rules are available on our website.
 
Mahalo to the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge sponsors: Friends of the Library of Hawaiʽi, Alaska Airlines, McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaiʽi, Pizza Hut Hawaiʽi, Hawaiʽi State Federal Credit Union, and local Friends chapters statewide. 
E Heluhelu Kākou!
Letʻs Read Together!
Sign Up Now!

Missed it? Here's your chance to catch up!
 Last week, we unveiled a brand new look for Hawaiʻi’s public libraries, our first in 30 years. It’s a visual invitation for people to learn how our libraries have evolved to meet the changing needs of our communities. And it’s another great reason to visit your library!  
Our new, biodegradable library cards feature the updated design.  
  • Have a card but want the new one? Visit your local library to trade it in at no cost. Just note that doing so will come with a new account number.
  • Like the new look but want to keep your current library card? While supplies last, we will have paper card sleeves featuring the new design that you can use to protect your current card.  
Stop by your local branch. See what’s new while rediscovering what’s always made your library special! 

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