It's time for HBPL's annual Summer Reading Program, and we're kicking things off with a fun family carnival outside the Central Library!

Join the Friends of the Children's Library at the Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival on Saturday, June 22, from 10am to 2pm in front of the Central Library. At the Carnival, you can sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge and enjoy:

• Carnival games
• Face painting
• Balloon animals
• Prizes
• Food
• And more!

The best part? All of these shows, activities, and food options are completely FREE for families to enjoy!

Vouchers for free meals from TK Burgers and shave ice from Haole Boys Shave Ice will be available starting at 11am from the Carnival Ticket Booth. Vouchers are limited to one voucher per person, and the person MUST be present to receive their voucher! Supplies are limited and available first-come, first-served.

Free tickets for children's shows will be distributed 20 minutes before each show's start time to families waiting in line for the show. Seating at each show is limited by set room capacity numbers. Performances include:

• 10am Show: Puppets on Parade with Franklin Haynes Marionettes
• 11am Show: Walk on the Wild Side Live Animal Show with Wild Wonders
• 12pm Show: Book Your Adventure Magic Show with Christopher T. Magician
• 1pm Show: Author Meet & Greet with Toni Haas, author of Goodnight, Surf City

For details and more information about the Carnival or shows, please visit the Friends of the Children's Library website at fotcl.org, or contact FOTCL at info@fotcl.org.

While you're at the Carnival, be sure to sign up for the 2024 HBPL Summer Reading Challenge! The 2024 HBPL Summer Reading Program has a reading challenge for every age – from babies to adults. Participants can register through the free Beanstack app, online at hbpl.beanstack.com, or in person at any HBPL location. Prefer tracking your reading with a paper log? Pick up a paper reading log from any HBPL location starting June 22. Receive a free HBPL Summer Reading book tote just for registering for the challenge, while supplies last!