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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
About
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy program offered by the library to promote reading to newborns, infants and toddlers.
Designed for children from birth to age five, this program helps children develop the tools they need to become proficient readers and encourages parent and child bonding through the activity of reading together.
The Goal
The goal is to read 1000 books with your child before the child reaches kindergarten age. Incentives for parents and children will be provided along the way.
With the support of this program, we hope that you and your child will develop a love of reading and an appreciation for the library and discover the joy in reading together. Our 1,000 books program is sponsored by the Friends of the Rahway Library
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Sign Up
To register for this program, create an account for your family on Beanstack. You will be able to register and track your progress through our Beanstack webpage or the Beanstack app available on Google Play and Apple App stores.
Be sure to add your child as a reader and set their grade level to “Babies and Toddlers” or “Preschoolers.” Once set up, your child will be able to join 1000 Books as well as other seasonal reading and learning adventures. If you need help registering, email the Children’s department at: childrens@rahwaylibrary.org or visit the Children’s department during library opening hours.
You may register your child anytime until they enter kindergarten.
Read
Spend time reading with your child every day. Everything you read together counts—even reading your child’s favorite book over and over again. Repetition helps to develop and expand early literacy skills. You can count books your child hears at library storytimes (virtual or in-person), at preschool, as well as reading with a sibling, caregiver, grandparents. It all adds up.
Reward
For every 25 books read, bring your child into the library for a sticker. They can also earn rubber ducks for every 100 books. Once your child reads 1,000 books they earn a swag bag with a certificate and Kindergarten book.
The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten name and logo are used with the express permission of The 1000 Books Foundation.
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Hours
Monday – 9:30 to 8:00
Tuesday – 9:30 to 5:00
Wednesday – 9:30 to 8:00
Thursday – 9:30 to 8:00
Friday – 9:30 to 5:00
Saturday – 9:30 to 5:00
Sunday – Closed
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