1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Register or log reading here.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The goal is to read 1,000 books together (repeating books counts!) before your child starts kindergarten. It might sound like a lot, but if you read just 1 book a night, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years! Get a special starter kit for registering, a sticker or pin for every 100 books you read, a free book for every 200 books you read, and something extra special for completing the challenge: pick out your favorite book to be displayed at the front of the library!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Read with your child. Reading with your child provides a great opportunity for bonding and will create life‐long memories for both of you.
- Keep track of the titles of the books that you read using the Beanstack app or a paper log. Don’t forget to count books read by teachers, family members, or a librarian at storytime! Download the app by scanning the QR code below.
- At certain milestones your child will receive prizes! You can pick these up at the information desk and take a picture of your child and their milestone sign.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Who can participate in this program? Any child from birth until he or she enters kindergarten.
- How long will the program take? The program will take anywhere from a few months to a few years. The program is self‐paced and will depend on how often you read together.
- How do I keep track of my reading? Log using the Beanstack app or website or use a paper log and we will add the books to our computer system so you can redeem your prizes.
- What happens when I finish the challenge? When your child reads 1000 books, they get to pick a book from our collection that will be displayed at the front of the library alongside their personal recommendation (as well as a few other prizes)!
