1000 Books Before Kindergarten

On behalf of the 1,000 Books Foundation, the Latah County Library District, and the Friends of the Moscow Library, we invite you to participate in this free program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before they start kindergarten. Reading to young children helps develop literacy skills and prepares them for learning to read.

Visit your closest branch to pick up for registration folder and first book log. Check in after each 100 books you read and receive milestone prizes at 100, 300, 600, and 1,000 books!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Sign-Up

1000 Books Before Kindergarten FAQ

  • Register in person at your local branch of the Latah County Library District or register online on our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten page!
  • You can log each 100 book progress through a paper book log (available at your local library) or you can log your progress online on our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten page!
  •  LCLD celebrates 100, 300, 600, and 1000 books read with a sweet and simple milestone incentive. Incentives may include books, finger puppets, and more. To obtain a milestone incentive, you must check-in at your library.
  • YES!  You can read the exact same book 1000 times if it is exciting to your kiddo!  Book choices are chosen to caregiver and child, not library staff.
  • There is no minimum age!
  • This program is ONLY open to children before they enter kindergarten.
  • Nope, books should only be logged AFTER registration.  So, parents shouldn’t count books they read before they joined 1000 books before kindergarten.