1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten (1KBBK) is designed to ignite a passion for reading in your child from an early age. By committing to reading 1,000 books together before your child enters kindergarten, you’ll not only create memories but also lay the foundation for lifelong learning and academic success. We provide resources and support to help you along the way, making this journey both fun and rewarding. Join us in unlocking the magical world of books and fostering a love of reading that will last a lifetime!
Who can register?
- Open to any child in our in Muskingum County under the age of 5.
- Register online or in person using Beanstack to receive a badge book to track the books read.
How do I participate?
- Books read by anyone to the child registered in the reading challenge count.
- Log books read on Beanstack or bring your Badge Book to any MCLS location.
- Badge books help caregivers track reading and contain fun activities for families.
What kind of books count?
- Print books
- Ebooks
- Audiobooks
- WonderBooks
- Playaway Views
- Books read at home, during storytime (or other library events), at community events, at preschool/daycare, etc.
Prizes!
Children participating in 1KBBK are rewarded along the way. For every 100 books they read, they earn a small prize, fostering a sense of achievement. When they reach the milestone of 500 books, they receive a free book of their very own. However, the ultimate achievement lies in reaching 1000 books. At this final milestone, caregivers are encouraged to contact the chosen branch, where arrangements will be made for the child to receive special recognition. This recognition includes a trophy, another free book, a nameplate in a library book, and a celebratory social media post to celebrate their accomplishment and encourage lifelong learning.