Step 1:  Sign up!

Visit our front desk to sign up any children in your family that haven’t already started kindergarten. Go to ccpl.readsquared.com to sign up.  It’s never too early or too late to start!

Step 2:  Log books!

Keep track on Readsquared.com of how many books you read or on a paper log. Repeated books do count! Then visit the library every 100 books to turn in your log and pick up a new one. Books read during library programs count too!

Step 3:  Earn prizes!

Turn in your log every 100 books. Every time you turn in a log, your child earns a sticker and gets to move their name up on our wall display. At 500 and 1000 books, they earn an even bigger prize!

Step 4: Finish!

Congratulations – 1000 books!

Make sure to turn in your final log in order to officially complete the program and receive your free book and certificate!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What books count?

A: Any books! Read books from your home, the library, books read at storytime, audiobooks. Don’t forget to count books read by other people: day care, preschool, siblings, etc.

Q:  Can we read the same books over again?

A: Absolutely! We all have our favorite books and children love to hear the same books again and again. Repetition is great for children so read the same book as often as you like – each time counts!

Q:  What ages can participate?

A:  The 1,000 Books program is for birth – starting kindergarten.

Q:  We’ve finished our 1,000 books. Now what?

A:  Yay! You’ve likely instilled a love of reading (and love of the library) in your child. Don’t stop reading now! Continue to build your child’s vocabulary and comprehension by introducing new books and rereading their favorites. Don’t forget to stop by the library to pick up their certificate and prize for finishing the program!

Q:  Can more than one child participate?

A:  Yes! Any child birth through starting kindergarten (around age 5) is welcome to participate.

Q:  When should I sign up my child?

A:  Any time from birth through starting kindergarten. It’s never too early to prepare for success!

Q:  Can we really read 1,000 books?

A:  Of course you can! It’s much easier than you think! Look at it this way:

·         3 books a day to finish the program in 1 year

·         10 books a week to finish the program in 2 years

·         1 book a day to finish the program in 3 years

·         20 minutes a day is a good time frame for reading to young children

Reading with your child will have lifelong benefits! Studies show that reading early and often with your child helps develop a love of reading, increased vocabulary, helps with their readiness for school and bonds with family members! Get started today!