1000 Books before Kindergarten

This program is designed for children from birth to age 5, with the goal of reading to your child every day and reaching a total of 1,000 books before they enter kindergarten! You can achieve this by reading just one book a day to reach the goal in three years, or by reading three books a day to reach it in one year. Regardless of your pace, we hope you and your child will develop a love for literature and enjoy the process!

To get started, register at the library and receive a book bag that includes program information, a reading log, a literacy calendar, a bookmark, a sticker, a coloring sheet, and a book to kick off your journey. Alternatively, you can use Beanstack to register and log your books online or download the Beanstack Tracker app.

For every 100 books your child completes, they can come in to receive a milestone sticker and a new log! Additionally, a picture will be taken and posted on our Facebook page at each milestone (100, 500, 800, and 1,000 books). 

Happy reading!