1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Get your child ready to read by sharing books together!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide challenge to read, you guessed it, 1000 books with your little one before they start kindergarten. The Library’s special program for you and your kiddo(s) is an easy way to get your child ready to learn and read by sharing books together and earning fun prizes along the way!

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Get Started with 1000 Books

Discover creative ways to get your little one ready to read.

Read for Prizes

The journey to 1000 is as fun as it is easy! Earn a sticker for every 100 books you read, as well as fun midway and finisher prizes.

Starter Prize

Let us know you want to join, and pick up your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten branded book bag!

Midway Prize

Log 500 books and pick up your midway prize — a fun animal lunch bag!

Finished reading 500? Please take our survey! English, opens a new window | Español, opens a new window

Finisher Prize

One thousand is just the beginning! Finish the program and earn a complimentary children's book and a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten branded backpack!

Finished reading 1000? Please take our survey! English, opens a new window | Español, opens a new window

Track Your Reading

Logging your books for 1000 Book Before Kindergarten is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Paper Tracking
Mark off the books you read when you pick up your paper tracker at any Library or download and print your tracker from home. (English, opens a new window or Spanish, opens a new window)

Online Tracking
Register online through Beanstack!

Search for "Beanstack" in the app store on your device and install it.
Find Jefferson County Public Library.
Sign in or sign up for an account.
You have the option of simply entering the number of books you've shared together or keeping track of all the titles you read.

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Events for Young Readers

These special programs are perfect for getting kiddos excited about books, reading and all things learning. And don't forget to log the books you read at Story Time!

1000 Books in 1 Year

With a book a day, you're on your way! Check out our monthly suggestions to inspire your reading journey together, and you'll get to 1000 before you know it!

And if your child has a favorite book, feel free to count it every time you read it together!

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