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1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy program that encourages families to read together at home. Research has shown that reading aloud to your child can help build their language and literacy skills, as well as prepare them for school.
The goal is to have your child read or listen to 1000 books before they start kindergarten. The program is self-paced and program duration will depend on how often you read together.
If you read one book a day for a year, you will have read 365 books.
If you read three books a day for a year, you will have read 1095 books.
Early Literacy Kits
Available for checkout, each kit includes a series of books, a puzzle or game, and flash cards designed to help your child learn to read. For more information please select the image below.
Read & Make
Check out our Read & Make activities that incorporate crafts with some of your favorite picture book titles. Click on the images below for instructions.