Gloucester City Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Gloucester City Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success! Sign up today and receive a reading log to get started!

How it works

Read with your child, and keep track of how many books you read! After each book read, mark a number on the log, and turn it in at the library once you complete it. Receive a prize and your next reading log.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in this program?

Any child from birth until they enter kindergarten can participate.

How long will the program take?

The program will take anywhere from a few months to a few years. This program is self-paced and will depend on how often you read together.

How many of my children can participate?

All of them (provided they have not yet started kindergarten)!

What books count?

All books, even those read by teachers, at storytimes, and on e-readers count. You can also count the same book as many times as you read it!

Register Today!

Click the link below to register today, and stop by the library to pick up your first reading log!