Clipart Image of a Group of Children Sitting on Piles of BooksOur Children’s Department is thrilled to introduce an exciting new reading initiative designed to help young readers discover the joy of books.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Encourage your child to embark on a journey of reading 1,000 books before entering Kindergarten. This program fosters a love for reading, improves literacy skills, and provides fun milestones to celebrate along the way.

500 Books Before Middle School
For older readers, we offer the “500 Books Before Middle School” program. This challenge promotes independent reading and helps children continue developing their imagination and comprehension skills.

Why Join?
These programs are designed to help children experience the pleasure of reading, build lifelong habits, and nurture a natural curiosity of stories.

How It Works:
Register in the Children’s Department the week of January 5. Start reading and track your books. Celebrate your progress with fun sticker rewards!

Together, let’s inspire a generation of readers! For more information, contact the Children’s Department staff.