Secret trails, Re-imagined

so... I guess I'm re-inventing the secret trails. I have asked many times in Teams for some help with this, but none has come. So I will do it myself. I apologize for the inevitable: these secret trails will be nothing like the originals. The only reason for that: I never had the opportunity to try the old secret trails. So, with that out of the way:

Alrighty peeps, here is a subject that sounds very interesting to me =3 The Secret Trails of the Library. Oh what a joyous invention, and re-invention. Have you ever found yourself in desperate need for procrastination? Or maybe just bored with nothing to do? Well my dears, I have a solution for you U_U

They're called the booming voice SECRET TRAILS voice echos off the walls and fades into silence Ahem. Yes, right then. So the secret trails are the ultimate online scavenger hunt. Here's a little poetry to start you off:

Would you like to start on a quest?
You've come to the right place.
Follow the trails through the endless sea of literature,
Through the maze of titles and authors,
Until you reach your destination.
Here is the clue, and your first hint:
An idiot's holiday, plus 8.
But remember your search has only just begun, great adventures await!
Contemplate the creature and see where the knowledge leads you
And come back here once you discover the treasure
For more quests and extensive pleasure.

There is currently only one secret trail, and only one conference. (what even is a conference supposed to be - I have no idea .-.)

The key to doing these trails is that EVERYTHING is in the wiki. You'll never go off of this website to find a conference or a hint. Oh, and - did you guys know that the wiki has a search feature? Might be helpful in your quest *shrug*

Be sure to look vERY closely at each page you are led to. Your next step won't always be obvious, so don't just skim information. If something looks off, check it out!

These new trails were made by Owen. He was in serious need of procrastination one day, and he decided to try to re-invent the secret trails.

I hope you guys will join me in this adventure! See you around, and if you ever need another trail hint or a helping hand, let me, myself, or I know and we'll see what we can do =)

Here is one last hint:

Find the special numbers. THESE ARE VERY IMPORTANT!!!

NOTICE:

since the switch from the old website to this one, the new secret trails are "out of commission." I might eventually get around to fixing them, but currently you will fail if you try to follow the trails. Or - at least you won't get to the end. If you are impatient, dm me on teams or bother me in some other way and I might fix them for you XD

UPDATE:

Someone bothered me! The secret trails are now fully operational on this new site, as of 1/16/24. Good luck to all you clue-followers!