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 by tracking their reading progress using a printable paper reading tracker. Please turn in the completed reading trackers to a staff member at any OCLS location.

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.

Upcoming Events

Virtual Event: Preschool Tales

Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe

Registration Required
Monday August 3 10:30am

Online (Virtual Room - Youth Services 1)

Event Categories: Storytime

Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.

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Virtual Event: Sing-Along Tales

Presented by OCLS' Professional Storytelling Troupe

Registration Required
Tuesday August 4 10:30am

Online (Virtual Room - Youth Services 1)

Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances; Storytime

Music and songs especially designed for children and babies of all ages.

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Virtual Event: Bilingual Preschool Tales

Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe

Registration Required
Wednesday August 5 10:30am

Online (Virtual Room - Youth Services 1)

Event Categories: Storytime

Preschoolers will explore stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish to strengthen language, early literacy, and pre-reading skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.

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