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Early Literacy

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

"Numerous studies estimate that as many as one in five children have difficulties learning to read. Reading has been associated as an early indicator of academic success. Public formal education does not typically start until ages 5-6. Before then, parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple (read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten) and very manageable endeavor."
- The 1000 Books Foundation

Here's what you can do...

Read 1000 books to your child before kindergarten. This can be your newborn, infant, toddler and/or preschooler.
If you read one book a day, that’s 365 in one year, 730 in two years, and 1,095 in three years.
If your child likes to have the same book read repeatedly, each time the book is read, it counts toward the 1000 books.
Any book read to your child, including those read at library storytimes or those read by siblings, counts.
1000 Books is self-paced and how long it takes will depend on how often you read together.
Record the reading on the log each time you read a book.
When you have finished filling in the log, bring it in for a prize.
Reading with your child creates great opportunities for bonding.
Ask us for book suggestions. We are always happy to help!
Visit the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten here
Tips and Tricks to get started here

To participate please register at any Aurora Public Library District location and complete the logs below:

Parent's Corner

Each APLD location has a Parent’s Corner, which features selected books, DVDs, community resources, educational resources, and hands-on Learning Kits. Learning Kits include a mixture of books, music, toys, and other educational resources for children ages 0-11 years old.

Staycation & Vacation Travel Kits

Travel Kits are customized to your family and offer a variety of books, music, magazines, and activity sheets to keep you busy during your travels. Travel Kits are checked out for one month or for the length of your trip. Please allow at least 1 week to fill your request. Fill out this form to submit your request!

Travel Kit Form

Today's date:

Name of the family this travel kit is for:

Pickup Location: Select one

Pickup date:

Library card number:

Parent's name:

Address:

City:

Zip code:

Phone number:

Destination:

Mode of transportation:

Leaving:

Returning:

Child's Name:

Gender:

Age:

Is read to?

Would you like any of the following: Audio Books,CDs,Magazines,Graphic Novels,Non-Fiction?

Other special requests (examples: Series, topic, genre, special interests):

2 - Child's name:

2- Gender:

2- Age:

2- Is read to?

2 - Would you like any of the following: Audio Books,CDs,Magazines,Graphic Novels,Non-Fiction?

2- Other special requests (examples: Series, topic, genre, special interests):

3- Child name:

3- Gender:

3 - Age:

3- Is Read to?

3- Other special requests (examples: Series, topic, genre, special interests):

3-Would you like any of the following: Audio Books,CDs,Magazines,Graphic Novels,Non-Fiction?

4 - Child's name:

4 - Gender:

4 - Age:

4 - Is read to?

4-Would you like any of the following: Audio Books,CDs,Magazines,Graphic Novels,Non-Fiction?

4 - Other special requests (examples: Series, topic, genre, special interests):

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Tue, May 30	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 31	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 01	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 02	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 03	9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Early Literacy

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Here's what you can do...

Read 1000 books to your child before kindergarten. This can be your newborn, infant, toddler and/or preschooler.

If you read one book a day, that’s 365 in one year, 730 in two years, and 1,095 in three years.

If your child likes to have the same book read repeatedly, each time the book is read, it counts toward the 1000 books.

Any book read to your child, including those read at library storytimes or those read by siblings, counts.

1000 Books is self-paced and how long it takes will depend on how often you read together.

Record the reading on the log each time you read a book.

When you have finished filling in the log, bring it in for a prize.

Reading with your child creates great opportunities for bonding.

Ask us for book suggestions. We are always happy to help!

Visit the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten here

To participate please register at any Aurora Public Library District location and complete the logs below:

Parent's Corner

Each APLD location has a Parent’s Corner, which features selected books, DVDs, community resources, educational resources, and hands-on Learning Kits. Learning Kits include a mixture of books, music, toys, and other educational resources for children ages 0-11 years old.

Staycation & Vacation Travel Kits

Contact Us

Phone:

630-264-4117

SANTORI LIBRARY

EOLA ROAD BRANCH

WEST BRANCH

Connect with us

Early Literacy

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Here's what you can do...

Read 1000 books to your child before kindergarten. This can be your newborn, infant, toddler and/or preschooler.

If you read one book a day, that’s 365 in one year, 730 in two years, and 1,095 in three years.

If your child likes to have the same book read repeatedly, each time the book is read, it counts toward the 1000 books.

Any book read to your child, including those read at library storytimes or those read by siblings, counts.

1000 Books is self-paced and how long it takes will depend on how often you read together.

Record the reading on the log each time you read a book.

When you have finished filling in the log, bring it in for a prize.

Reading with your child creates great opportunities for bonding.

Ask us for book suggestions. We are always happy to help!

Visit the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten here

To participate please register at any Aurora Public Library District location and complete the logs below:

Parent's Corner

Each APLD location has a Parent’s Corner, which features selected books, DVDs, community resources, educational resources, and hands-on Learning Kits. Learning Kits include a mixture of books, music, toys, and other educational resources for children ages 0-11 years old.

Staycation & Vacation Travel Kits

Contact Us

Phone:

630-264-4117﻿

SANTORI LIBRARY

EOLA ROAD BRANCH

WEST BRANCH

Connect with us

630-264-4117