Join the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge!
Set your little one on the path to a lifelong love of reading! Read any book, (yes repeats count!), to your newborn, infant, or toddler and work towards the goal of 1,000 books read before kindergarten!
Why Join?
Reading to your child builds language skills, sparks their imagination, and introduces them to endless new ideas. Plus, this challenge is a fantastic way to bond and create memories together. With rewards along the way, it’s as fun as it is educational!
Your child will:
- Earn brag tags, fun prizes, and plenty of encouragement from our librarians.
- Celebrate reaching 1,000 books with a special reading buddy (a cuddly stuffed animal!).
Who Has the Time?
YOU DO! By reading just one book a night, you can complete the challenge in under 3 years. And if you want to complete it in 1? You totally can! Read 20 books per week, that’s only 3 books per day, and you will wrap up the year with 1,040 books read.
How to Participate:
- Sign Up: Stop by the library or download the application [here]. Once you’re signed up, you’ll receive:
- A tote bag to carry your books.
- A chance to add your child’s photo or name to our Participation Wall!
- Track Your Reading:
- Mark off or color an animal on your reading log for each book.
- Note your favorite titles to revisit later!
- Celebrate Milestones:
- Bring in your completed reading log (100 books) to collect a brag tag, milestone prize, and your next log.
- Keep going until you reach the big goal!
Reach 1,000 Books? Celebrate Big!
Bring your final log to the library to receive:
- A Certificate of Achievement.
- A brand-new reading buddy to inspire even more adventures in reading!
Reading Logs
Click on link to print or ask for a log at the library.
Need some reading suggestions. Look here!
If you still have questions, please call the library at 724-226-3491 and we would be happy to help.
