1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten graphic showing little red riding hood and the wolf both reading books

Reading books together is one of the most important activities you can do to help your child thrive. With 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, you will help your child develop a life-long love of reading by taking the challenge to read 1,000 books.

Leer libros juntos es una de las actividades más importantes que puede hacer para ayudar a su hijo a prosperar. Con el programa de 1.000 Libros Antes del Kínder, ayudará a su hijo a desarrollar el deseo de leer por tomar el reto de leer 1.000 libros.

Upcoming Kids Events

Crystal Murphy Music: The Magic of the Secret Garden Shadow Puppet Theater

2:00pm - 3:00pm
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Special Event, StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Enter into a world of magic and wonderment with Ms. Crystal & Mr. Nic as they present an interactive program full of dancing, singing, and shadow puppet storytelling. For families with children ages 3-7. A Longwood Community Read program. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Tween Academy: Migratory Birds

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings. Ages 9-14.    ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Family StoryTime

10:30am - 11:00am
Elkton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkton Branch
Room: Elkton Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities. For families with children ages birth-5. Perfect for families with children of multiple ages! To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. Registration opens 2 weeks ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Hello Baby

10:30am - 11:15am
North East Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North East Branch
Room: North East Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:
A gentle introduction to language and literature using a blend of music, rhymes, lap bounces and stories for pre-walking babies with a caregiver. To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

Family StoryTime

10:30am - 11:30am
Rising Sun Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rising Sun Branch
Room: Rising Sun Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Five
Program Type: StoryTime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities. For families with children ages birth-5. Perfect for families with children of multiple ages! To attend multiple sessions, please register for each event. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to th...

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Policy

By registering for this event, you or those attending with you may be photographed or recorded on video that will be used for library promotional purposes. If you or a member of your group would not like to be photographed, please alert a staff member at the program.

 

 

How does it work? ¿Cómo funciona?

  1. Visit any branch of Cecil County Public Library to register and receive a booklet to log your child's reading.

    Visite cualquier biblioteca del condado de Cecil para registrarse, y recibirá un folleto para llevar un registro de su lectura.
     
  2. Sign up for a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten library card and check out up to 20 children's materials, fine-free.

    Regístrese para una tarjeta de la biblioteca especial con el programa de 1.000 Libros Antes del Kínder y saque hasta 20 artículos para niños sin acumular multas.
     
  3. Visit the library after every 100 books read to receive a special sticker for your child's log and other milestone incentives.

    Visite la biblioteca después de leer cada 100 libros para recibir una pegatina para el folleto de su hijo y otros incentivos.
Library Card graphic with Humpty Dumpty, Little Red Riding Hood, Mary's Little Lamb holding a sign that reads, "1000 Books Before Kindergarten"

 

 

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Wall of Fame

1,000 Book Before Kindergarten
A young girl holding her 1,000 books before kindergarten tote bag
1,000 Book Before Kindergarten
A young boy holding his 1,000 books before kindergarten tote bag
1,000 Book Before Kindergarten
A young girl holding her program pamphlet and wearing a 1,000 books before kindergarten shirt
A young girl, pictured with her mother, holding her program completion certificate
A young girl holding her program completion certificate
Two young girl holding their program completion certificates

In partnership with Cecil County Public Schools and the Cecil County Early Childhood Advisory Council.