1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to support early brain development? Sharing books helps children learn pre-reading skills like recognizing letter sounds, expanding their vocabulary, and building background knowledge. 

Join Fayette County Public Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program!

A fun, free, and rewarding way to start your child on the path to lifelong learning.

For children from birth to age five.

Getting Started is Easy:

Register

Sign up at the library and pick up your program materials.

Track Your Reading

Tally each book you read with your child.

Every Book Counts

Read the same book multiple times? Count it each time! Books read at storytime, daycare, or by friends and family all count—as long as your child listens to the full book.

Celebrate Milestones

Earn rewards at each 100-book milestone. Special prizes at 100, 400, 700, and 1,000 books! Pick up a new log for each 100 books read.

Reach 1,000 Books

Celebrate with us at the library and take home a hardcover book as a special prize.

Keep on Reading

Even after reaching your goal, continue reading together—there’s always more to learn and enjoy!

More Than Just Books

Singing songs, saying rhymes, telling stories, and playing are all powerful ways to build your child’s early literacy skills. Visit the library often for free, educational, and fun programs—and to find great books to share.

How Long Does It Take?

It’s easier than you think!

  • 1 book a night = 1,000 books in under 3 years
  • 3 books a night = 1,000 books in just 1 year!

Our friendly library staff are always here to help with book suggestions and support.

Happy Reading,
Fayette County Public Library

Programs for All Ages

This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond Art (Adult)

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own sparkling masterpiece with diamond art! Participants will use tiny, colorful resin "diamonds" to complete fun and easy designs.

Branches:
Fayette County Public Library, Bookmobile
Branches:
Fayette County Public Library, Bookmobile

Online Books for Kids

ABC Mouse

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy computer mouse with ears and tail logo

This database includes educational games, puzzles, books and other learning activities for young children. Access for this database is only available at the library.

View Resource (in library only)

CIA: World Fact Book

Image "Central Intelligence Agency"

The World Factbook provides basic intelligence on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 265 world entities.

View Resource

Evergreen Indiana Catalog

Image "Evergreen Indiana Library"

The library's online catalog for materials, including titles located in other libraries in our 200+ consortium. 

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