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. The current prize selection contains items donated by The Walt Disney Company and funded by an award from the Mark Cuban Foundation. 

Upcoming Events

The BOO! Bash

No Registration Required
Thursday October 30 10:30am

South Creek Branch (South Creek - Meeting Room 1)

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

Wear your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a ghoulish good time with creepy crafts, spooky stories, and more! Recommended for ages 3-5.

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I’m Not Scared!

Registration Required
Thursday October 30 10:30am

North Orange Branch (North Orange - Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Games & Activities

Calling all courageous preschoolers for a fun time filled with fearless stories, activities and crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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I’m Not Scared!

Registration Required
Thursday October 30 3:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park - Children's Area)

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

Calling all courageous preschoolers for a fun time filled with fearless stories, activities and crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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