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"1000 Books Before Kindergarten" is a reading program that encourages families of young children to read 1000 books together before the start of Kindergarten.

Reading aloud to your infant, toddler, or preschooler helps develop pre-reading skills and builds a life-long love of reading.

How Children Ages 0 - 5 Can Participate:

1. Register: Sign-up and pick up program materials in the Children's Department at the Central Library, East Branch, or on the Bookmobile.
2. Track Your Reading: Fill in a circle on the 1000 Books reading record for each book you read.  Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you may count it each time.  You may also count the books your child hears in story time, in daycare or preschool, or with a friend or family member as long as your child listens to the entire book.
3. 200 Book Milestones: Bring your reading record to the library to receive a special reward each time you read 200 books!
4. 1000 Books: You did it! Come celebrate at the library to receive your final prize, and have your picture taken!