{"id":29733,"date":"2023-11-17T13:25:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T18:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/?p=29733"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:38:12","slug":"1000-books-before-kindergarten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/1000-books-before-kindergarten\/","title":{"rendered":"1000 Books Before Kindergarten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/locations-and-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All Library Locations<\/a><br><em>Began January 2022, ongoing<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2023\/11\/1000-Books-Before-Kindergarten-v3-Header-1.png\" alt=\"1000 Books Before Kindergarten\" class=\"wp-image-35427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2023\/11\/1000-Books-Before-Kindergarten-v3-Header-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2023\/11\/1000-Books-Before-Kindergarten-v3-Header-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2023\/11\/1000-Books-Before-Kindergarten-v3-Header-1-768x225.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All it takes is sharing one book a day with your child to build a foundation for lifelong success. Start your child&#8217;s book journey today!&nbsp;The goal is to have read 1,000 books before your precious one starts kindergarten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you read just 1 book a day, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years. If you consider that most children start kindergarten at around 5 years of age, you have more time than you think. So, let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Participate<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Read with your child. Studies have shown that reading with your child provides a great opportunity for bonding. Reading together is fun and will create life-long memories for the both of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep track of the number of books you read with your child.&nbsp;Ask your librarian for a paper log to start on your reading journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may choose instead to log your books online using Beanstack. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/springfieldlibrary.beanstack.org\/reader365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beanstack website<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beanstack.com\/mobile-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download the app<\/a> to log your books digitally. You can view Beanstack instructions here or ask a librarian on how to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After each 100 books you read, visit your local Springfield City Library branch to collect your free book prize. After 1000 books, come in and get a tote bag!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Who can participate in this program?<br>&#8211; Any child from birth until they enter kindergarten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How long does the program take?<br>&#8211; The program will take anywhere from a few months to a few years. The program is self-paced and will depend on how often you read together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can we repeat books?<br>&#8211; Yes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of my children can participate?<br>&#8211; All of them (provided they have not started kindergarten). Make it even more fun and read as a family!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read just one book a day to build a foundation for lifelong success. 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