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

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

10:00am–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.

Storytime (Ages Birth-5)

10:30am–11:15am

Babies, Toddler

Storytime

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library

Room: Library Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies, Toddler

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Kids Gaming (ages 5-12)

4:30pm–5:30pm

Gaming

Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library

Room: Library Meeting Room

Program Type: Gaming

Zen Yoga with Sarah

6:00pm–7:00pm

Teens, Adults

Health & Wellness

Open

Registration Required

Open

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!

Toddler Free Play (Ages 18-35 Months)

10:30am–11:30am

Toddler

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library

Room: Library Meeting Room

Age Group: Toddler

Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Registration Required

Teen Hangout Zone

4:30pm–5:30pm

Teens

Gaming

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Fayette County Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Every Thursday night, there are multiple things to do at the library. You'll always have at least two choices each week.

We rotate between Video Games, Board games, Dungeons and Dragons, Crafts, Painting, and cooking!

Online Books for Kids

ABC Mouse

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

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Encyclopedia Britannica

Easily search this fact-checked online encyclopedia for hundreds of thousands of objective articles, biographies, videos maps, games, and other learning materials.

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hoopla

Instantly stream or download eAudiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV episodes — all for free with your library card!

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Read Together Recommendations

Never Touch a Dinosaur!

You must never touch a dinosaur . . . except in this book! This dinosaur-themed touch-and-feel book is perfect for babies and kids. Kids will love reading the funny rhyme that warns of the dangers of touching a dinosaur - and then ignoring the advice!Innovative silicone touches feature throughout the book, with a different textures for kids to explore on every page.Fun and durable textured silicone sensory series for babies and toddlers. The Silicone textures in this sturdy board book are perfect for kids to turn and touch. Perfect present for vacations and road trips, stocking stuffers and Easter baskets. Babies to 3-year-olds. Part of the Never Touch Range.If your child enjoys Never Touch a Dinosaur, check out the rest of the Never Touch series: Never Touch a Polar Bear, Never Touch a Porcupine, Never Touch a Spider, Never Touch a Dragon, Never Touch a Monster and Never Touch a Tiger.

This Book Stinks!

From the creators of the bestseller This Book Is Perfect!, comes the hilarious fourth instalment in the beloved Finn the Frog Collection(R)...

Join Finn the Frog, the self-proclaimed babysitter extraordinaire, on an unexpected adventure when a curious toddler opens his book. Finn, with his big heart and even bigger imagination, is determined to entertain and care for his young visitor. But he soon learns that babysitting isn't as easy as it looks!

From playing peekaboo and dealing with ripped pages to blowing bubbles and surviving a "code brown" poopy diaper emergency, Finn faces one hilarious challenge after another. His misadventures are filled with laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming attempts to make everything right.

This Book Stinks! is more than just a story--it's a delightful adventure that highlights the love, patience, and creativity required to care for littles. Will Finn be able to handle the chaos? There's only one way to find out! Grab your copy today and join Finn on his hilarious journey! Best for ages 2-7 or grades K-3.

Other books in the Finn the Frog Collection:
This Book Is Perfect!
This Book Is On Fire!
This Book Is A Mistake!

Sharing Is Caring, Dragon

Dragon is on her way to the library to return the books she borrowed and check out her favorite book. But when she gets to the bookshelf, she realizes that the book she wants isn't there! Sir Fiero has checked it out and is starting to read it when Dragon grabs it out of his hands. Will Dragon learn to be patient and wait her turn to read the book?

Farmyard Explorers Find and Seek

Let's explore the farm and see what we can learn and find! Farmyard Explorers Find and Seek is a charming interactive seek-and-find book for young curious minds. Each page is packed with colorful illustrations of farmyard animals and objects to seek and find and fun animal facts to discover under each easy-to-lift flap.