You are your child's first teacher!

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Sign them up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (1KB4K) at Big Rapids Community Library!

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The program in a nutshell:

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• When you enroll your child in 1KB4K, you will receive a Reading Chart. For every book you read, cross off one circle on your chart.​

• When you have read 100 books to your child, bring the completed chart. Your child will get his or her name on the wall in the Children’s Room, a sticker and a new chart for the next 100 books.​

• After every 100 books, make sure to pick up your sticker and the next reading Chart.​

• When your child reaches 1,000 books, he or she will receive their very own book bag, a book, and a stylish Certificate of Achievement.

• Finished all the steps? Congratulations! You did it! You gave your children a priceless gift — the readiness to read!

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Every child in your family can participate, from infant up to Kindergarten.

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Does reading 1,000 books seem totally overwhelming?

We promise, it's not as hard as you think!

3 books a day for 1 year = 1,095 books

10 books a week for 2 years = 1,040 books
1 book a day for 3 years = 1,095 books

 

 

​It's simple, fun and we'll help you get there!