1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national initiative that focuses on fostering strong early literacy skills in children, beginning at birth, by encouraging caregivers to read one thousand books to their child by the time they enter kindergarten. This challenge is for caregivers of early learners, ages birth to six, who are Orange County residents.

Getting Started:

Caregivers may participate virtually by registering for the OCLS 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge today.

Paper Reading Tracker:

They may also track their reading progress using a printable, paper reading tracker. Please turn in the completed reading trackers to an OCLS staff member at any OCLS Branch.

Rules:

Prizes will be mailed to the address associated with the customer’s library card. 

*Rewards are only provided to OCLS juvenile cardholders (0–6 years) with a regular, property owner or fee card in good standing. Limit one reward per badge, per person, while supplies last. The current prize selection contains items donated by The Walt Disney Company and funded by an award from the Mark Cuban Foundation. 

Upcoming Events

Storybook Fun

No Registration Required
Friday June 13 10:15am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Meeting Room 1)

Event Categories: Storytime

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Virtual: Little Readers

Registration Required
Saturday June 14 10:00am

Online (Virtual Room - Windermere)

Event Categories: Education & Learning; Storytime

Start your child's reading journey with engaging activities focused on phonics and sight words. Emergent readers should be able to recognize all alphabetical letters. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Bluey Bash!

Summer at Your Library

Registration Required
Saturday June 14 10:30am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Games & Activities; Storytime

Mom! Dad! Bingo! Bluey! And all of our friends are invited to join us for stories, songs, and games inspired by “Bluey.” For real life! Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.

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