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
Tuesday July 1 10:15am

Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Combined Meeting Room)

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 children ages 3 to 5.

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Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers

Registration Required
Tuesday July 1 10:15am

Eatonville Branch (Eatonville - Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Health & Wellness

Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.

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BenAnna Band

Summer at Your Library

Registration Required
Tuesday July 1 10:30am

North Orange Branch (North Orange - Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances

Kids will go bananas for this high-energy musical duo that focuses on inclusion and music for all ages, abilities and identities. Fun music for everyone! Recommended for ages 3-5.

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