Share 1000 books with your child before he or she reaches kindergarten. Keep track of each title read in the book log. For every 100 stories read, your child will earn a reading reward. Sign up in Youth Services today!
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EARLY LITERACY: 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
SCHOOL AGE & 1000 BOOKS FINISHERS: JOIN THE CLUB
Reading program for children K–8 and 1000 Books finishers
Tue, Sep 4 2018 through Tue, Apr 30 2019
Sign up and earn free paperback books and embroidered patches, stickers, or other prizes! This is an independent, self-paced program. We provide a book log—you track your reading progress! Stop by Youth Services for more details, to register or to redeem rewards.
Award Nominees and Winners
Illinois Readers' Choice
National
Storytime Picks
The Library’s blog is regularly updated with a list of books we shared so you can add them to your child’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten log or read a favorite title. Songs, activities, and early literacy tips are also included.