224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301

(802) 254-5290

Hours
Mon-Weds: 10am – 9pm
Thurs-Fri: 10am – 6pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm

Mon-Weds: 10am – 9pm
Thurs-Fri: 10am – 6pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books before kindergarten

General Info

Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brainpower? The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds

letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge—all-important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten.

1000 books may sound like a lot, but if you read just one book a night with your child, you would reach your goal in less than 3 years. If you read 3 books a night, you could reach your goal in just 1 year!

How We Do It

Our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success! Any child ages birth to 5 years can participate.

Just pick up a folder from the Children’s Room and follow these steps:

Track Your Reading

Each time you read 100 books, bring your reading record to the library for your next one. Each time you read 200 books, get a fun prize!

Every Book Counts

Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time. You can also count the books your child hears in storytime, daycare, or preschool, or with a friend or family member, as long as your child listens to the entire book.

picture of books and other prizes

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Address

224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301

Phone

(802) 254-5290

Hours

Mon-Weds: 10am – 9pm

Thurs-Fri: 10am – 6pm

Sat: 10am – 5pm