1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Reading is one of the most powerful ways to boost your child’s brain power. The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless.

Our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun and exciting way to start your child on the path to success!

It’s open to all children from newborn to five years, and participation is free.

To begin:
Visit any branch to pick up a paper reading log and passport or download the Beanstack app, and start reading! You can also download and print the passport at home.

Track your reading:
Track your reading by filling in a circle on the reading log or entering the information on the Beanstack app.

Every book counts:
Good news – every book counts! If a child wants to read the same book again and again, that still counts as reading! You can also count the books your child hears at our programs, child care center or preschool, or with a friend or family member.

100-book milestones:
Receive a prize for every 100-book log you complete! Fill in your passport each time you reach a reading milestone.

1,000 books:
Congratulations! You did it! Celebrate with us at the library. You will receive a certificate and a prize.

Does it sound hard? If you read just one book at night, you will have read about 365 books in a year; that’s 1,095 in just three years.

If your child completes the program, they are encouraged to complete it a second time!

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