1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost their brain power? The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge.

Read a book (any book) to your infant, toddler, or preschooler. The goal is to have read 1000 books before your little one starts kindergarten and of course, you can repeat favorite books!

How to Participate

Register at your local Webster County Library branch - Register your child at the circulation desk to receive your first 100 Books Reading Log.

Keep track of the books you read with your child - Fill in a circle for each book you read with your child on the reading log provided.

Bring your completed log to your local Webster County Library branch - Show your log to a staff member at the circulation desk, and your child will receive a sticker for 100 books read and their next reading log.

When you've completed 1000 books, your child will receive a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten book bag, a completion certificate, and a free book!

FAQS

Who can participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten? Any child from birth until they enter kindergarten can participate.

How long will the program take? The program will take anywhere from a few months to a few years. It is self-paced and will depend on how often you read together.

I lost my log, can I get a replacement? The library has a record of the most recent log you completed and we can get you a replacement. 

Can we read the same book again? Yes! Every book counts. Even if your child wants to hear the same book again, you can count each time it is read. You can also count the books your child hears: storytime, daycare, preschool, or with a friend of family member, as long as your child listens to the entire book.