Reading aloud to your infant, toddler, or preschooler helps develop pre-reading skills and builds a lifelong love of reading. Join the Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program and help your child learn and grow!
How Children Ages 0 - 5 Can Participate
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​1) Register: Sign up and pick up program materials in the Children's Department.​
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2) Track Your Reading: Fill out the 1000 Books booklet to keep track of the books you've 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.
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4) 200 Book Milestones: Bring your reading record to the library to receive a special reward each time you read 200 books!
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5) 1,000 Books: You did it! Come celebrate at the library and get your child's name on the wall. There may even be a special bag of goodies waiting for you... ​​​​​
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Visit Carnegie Public Library for free programs for your little one and to find great books to share with your child!
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One thousand books may seem like a lot, but if you read just one book a night, you’ll meet your goal in less than 3 years. If you read three books a night, you could reach your goal in just one year!
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Ask our friendly staff for suggestions—we’re here to help you on your journey to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
Courtesy of the 1000 Books Foundation