The Worcester Public Library is thrilled to announce the start of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program! This program is designed to encourage reading to children at even the youngest of ages, and, in the process, encourage parent and child bonding time. The program is for newborns through age five.

Reading 1,000 books before kindergarten will stimulate your child’s imagination, improve listening and communication skills, foster a love of reading, and has indicated academic success in the future (to read more information about this click here).

Completing the 1,000 books program will help prepare children for kindergarten and for beginning to read on their own! Along the way, your child can earn prizes and receive recognition for their milestones!

We realize 1,000 books is a lot! If you and your child read even one book a night, the challenge can be completed in just under three years. It is a commitment, but it certainly can be done! It is free and easy to participate! Register and track all of the books you read together, and those your child has shared with others at storytime, daycare, or preschool.

Click here for more information and the opportunity to register online.   

Questions? Feel free to reach out to any of the Youth Services librarians at 508-799-1671.

-Stacy