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

Indiana Legal Services

11:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library
Room: Small Conference
Purpose of Meeting

 Indiana Legal Services will be assisting those who cannot afford help on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Air Dry Trinket Boxes Part 2: Painting

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a two-part series where we will create our own trinket dishes.  

Part 1: Creating - March 12, 2026 @ 4:30 PM

Storytime (Ages Birth-5)

10:30am–11:30am
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library
Room: Library Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Spring with stories and a little bit of leprechaun fun! This program allows our families to enjoy simple activities and encourages early literacy, creativity, and social skills.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Gaming (Ages 5-12)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Gaming
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library
Room: Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time to get your game on!  Join us for a fun hour of competition and fun as we play fan favorites like Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart.  Bring a friend or make new ones!  

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga with Sarah

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library
Room: Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

🧘‍♀️ Yoga at the Library – All Levels Welcome!
Ready to move, stretch, and breathe? Join us for free yoga classes at the library!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Free Play (Ages Birth-5)

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddler
Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library
Room: Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddler
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Spring through play! 

This week, we will be exploring the world of play while celebrating Spring.  Bring a friend or make a new one.

Wear your green and join us for a magical morning of learning and fun! 🌱

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. 

View Resource

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