1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Read and Track
Mark off every book you read. (Reading the same book 10 times counts as 10 books!)
If you read just one book each day with your child, you’ll reach 1,000 in just under three years!
Earn Prizes and Add to Our Mural
When you finish 100 books, bring your reading log and progress sheet to the library.
Receive acknowledgment and/or prizes depending on your level, and get your next reading log! We’ll also mark your level on your progress sheet.
For every 100 books completed, you’ll receive a sticker to add to our mural.
At key milestones, you’ll also get a prize!
100 Books: Choose a treasure chest item.
500 Books: Receive a special tote bag.
Finish
When you reach 1000 books, you’ll receive a free book, a completion certificate, and a photo opportunity for our social media.
Research shows that the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to during early childhood. Reading to children from an early age can help close the vocabulary gap and prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed. Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong love of books and reading.
Singing songs, saying rhymes, telling stories, and playing with your child are all great ways to build their literacy skills. Visit the Library often for free programs that are fun and educational for your little one and to find great books to share with your child.
One thousand books may seem like a lot, but if you read just one book a night, you’ll meet your goal in less than three years. If you read three books a night, you could reach your goal in just one year! Repetition is important for children, so if you read the same book over and over again, you can count it each retelling. Ask our friendly staff for suggestions—we’re here to help you on your journey to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
