Children

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge is a Library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1,000 books with their young children before they enter Kindergarten. Reading to preschool-age children builds vocabulary, language skills, and helps prepare them with the skills they need for Kindergarten. In as little as 15 minutes a day, families can build the skills for future school and life success.

Patrons can stop by the front desk of your local library and pick up a booklet to get started today!

 

Participants who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing for a $250 Visa Gift Card, drawn every August.

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Resources for Children

A+ Math

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At A+ Math by Varsity Tutors, we customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging, easy-to-understand ways.

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Discovery Education

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Discovery Education transforms classrooms, empowers teachers and captivates students by leading the way in providing high quality, dynamic, digital content to school districts large and small, rural and suburban and everything in between.

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Word Central

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Word Central by Merriam-Webster is the ultimate resource for kids! From fun games to daily buzzwords, this resource is guaranteed to challenge children.

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