Welcome to the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! This program is a fun, exciting, and free way to give your child a head start on the path to success.  

Reading is one of the easiest and most important ways to help your child develop early literacy skills. Research shows that reading aloud to your child for just 20 minutes a day helps him or her understand that letters make sounds, sounds make up words, and words make stories and songs. It is never too early to read, talk, sing, and play with young children!

How does it work?

• Register your child at the Carrollton Public Library and pick up your program materials
• Track your reading on either the paper logs provided or here in the READsquared app.
• Your child will win prizes or awards along the way to celebrate their progress.
• When your child reaches 1,000 books, he or she will receive a certificate, book, and more!