Read at Home Programs

Why is it important to read to very young children?

Developing literacy skills begins at birth and continues through the toddler and preschool years. The best way to ensure a child has the skills necessary to learn to read is having someone read aloud to them.

Yes, you really can read 1,000 books to your child before kindergarten!

· 1 story every day for 5 years equals 1,825 stories

· 1 story every day for 3 years equals 1,095 stories

· 10 stories every week for 2 years equals 1,040

Reading 1,000 books to your child before kindergarten can easily be reached!

You can sign your child up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program by stopping by the children's department and completing a short form.  Your child will receive a prize for completing each level of the program:.

100 Books: Decorate a special tote bag.

200 Books: Pick out a new book from the Book Box

300 Books: $5 Snack Gift Card

400 Books: Lego Kit

500 Book: Wood Art Kit

600 Books: 2 Movie Passes

700 Books: $20 Mohegan Bowling Gift Card

800 Books: $25 Booklovers' Gourmet Gift Card

900 Books: Davis Farmland Pass

1,000 Books: Your child has earned his or her picture on the Reading Wall of Fame, their photo will be sent to the newspaper, and will receive a certification of completion of 1,000 Books before Kindergarten!

 

This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

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