Help your child know that they are a part of something big, really big! Give them the opportunity to feel proud of a huge accomplishment! Make sure they are as ready as they can be for one of the biggest moments of their little life — starting school.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
FAQs
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun, exciting, and free program aimed to start your child on the path to reading success! This nationwide challenge for you and your child is an easy way to get them ready to learn and read by sharing books together and earning prizes along the way! Any child from birth to 5 years old can participate.
Birth! It’s never too early to start reading and talking to your child.
Print off a fun tracking sheet from this page for you and your little one to color in together, or stop by the library and pick one up. When you turn in your tracking sheet at the library, pick up a new sheet and sticker each time you finish 100 books.
Absolutely! If your child has a favorite book, feel free to count it every time you read it together.
Yes! Plus you and your child will have fun rhyming, singing, dancing and meeting other families!
1000 books may seem totally overwhelming, but we promise it’s not as hard as you think!
3 books a day for 1 year = 1,095 books
1 book a day for 3 years = 1,095 books
Tips
- Ask our friendly staff for suggestions — we’re here to help you on your journey to 1000 books before Kindergarten!
- Visit Salina Public Library often for free programs that are fun and educational for your little one and to find great books to share with your child.
- Build literacy skills by singing songs, saying rhymes, telling stories, and playing with your child.
- Don’t stop at 1000. Keep on reading together; there’s more learning ahead!
Read for Prizes
1000 books before Kindergarten may seem like a big task, but don’t worry there’s tons of fun to be had along the way! For every 100 books, pick up a new tracking sheet and earn a treasure prize from Youth Services.
Log 500 Books: Earn Midway Prize
A book bag and a book.
Log 1000 Books: Earn Finisher Prize
1000 books is just the beginning!
A T-shirt and certificate to celebrate all your hard work!
Events for Young Readers
Special programs at our library that are perfect for getting children excited about books, reading and all things learning.
FAQs
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun, exciting, and free program aimed to start your child on the path to reading success! This nationwide challenge for you and your child is an easy way to get them ready to learn and read by sharing books together and earning prizes along the way! Any child from birth to 5 years old can participate.
Birth! It’s never too early to start reading and talking to your child.
Print off a fun tracking sheet from this page for you and your little one to color in together, or stop by the library and pick one up. When you turn in your tracking sheet at the library, pick up a new sheet and sticker each time you finish 100 books.
Absolutely! If your child has a favorite book, feel free to count it every time you read it together.
Yes! Plus you and your child will have fun rhyming, singing, dancing and meeting other families!
1000 books may seem totally overwhelming, but we promise it’s not as hard as you think!
3 books a day for 1 year = 1,095 books
1 book a day for 3 years = 1,095 books
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Read for Prizes
1000 books before Kindergarten may seem like a big task, but don’t worry there’s tons of fun to be had along the way! For every 100 books, pick up a new tracking sheet and earn a treasure prize from Youth Services.
Log 500 Books: Earn Midway Prize
A book bag and a book.
Log 1000 Books: Earn Finisher Prize
1000 books is just the beginning!
A T-shirt and certificate to celebrate all your hard work!
Events for Young Readers
Special programs at our library that are perfect for getting children excited about books, reading and all things learning.