1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Let the library help you get a jump-start on your child's success in school. All it takes is sharing one book a day with your child to build a foundation for lifelong success. Start your child's book journey today!

How it Works

Children who have not yet started kindergarten are eligible to participate in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

1. Log your books online with the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten App or use the paper logs to track your child's progress. 
2. After each 100 book milestone, visit the library to receive your reward. 
3. When your child reaches 1,000 books read, stop into the library to get a diploma and a reward! Your child may also pose for a picture with the 1,000 books milestone sign. 
4. Track your books online or visit the library to pick up a paper reading log sheet and check out some new books! You can download the reading log application for free!

• iOs App available on iTunes
• Android App available on Google Play

FAQs

How do we read 1,000 books by kindergarten?
It's easy! 

• 1 book per day for 3 years = 1,095
• 10 books per week for 2 years = 1,040
• 3 books a day for 1 year = 1,095

Do we have to read only books from the library?
Nope, any age-appropriate books count! No matter where you get them or how many times you read them — they all count!

I have more than one child I read to. Can I count the same title for each child?
Of course!