1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten. Any child ages 0-5 years can participate. Just follow these steps:

1. Get Started: Pick up a reading log at the library or download the app on your smartphone. Tracking forms can also be printed from this page.
2. Track Your Reading: Fill in the reading log with the books that have been read. 
3. Every Book Counts: New book, same book, or story time book, it all counts. 
4. 100-Book Milestones: You completed the log! Great! Grab another and keep going! Come into the library to move your child up the chart after each 100 books.  
5. 1,000 Books: You did it! Come to the library and receive a prize. 
6. Keep on Reading: Don’t stop at 1,000! Keep on reading together. There’s more learning ahead!

If you read just one book a night, you’ll meet your goal in less than 3 years. Ask our friendly staff for suggestions — we’re here to help you on your journey to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Happy Reading!

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