1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Join our reading readiness program designed to expose children to an assortment of classic stories that will help them on their journey to become independent readers! Sign up online or in person at the Youth Reference desk.
The program is ongoing throughout the year, so you may start any time. Periodically, as children accomplish listening milestones they will be invited to special parties at the library to celebrate their achievement!
This program is designed to encourage parents and caregivers to read at least 1000 books to children from birth to kindergarten.
Events for Ages 5 & Under
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, May 4th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & UnderJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, May 4th, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & UnderCome in for an enjoyable hour filled with Mom stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft.
- Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Mom stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft.
- Grand Story Time
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & UnderJoin us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, May 11th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & UnderJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, May 11th, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & UnderCome in for an enjoyable hour filled with Garden stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft.
- Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Garden stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft.
- Grand Story Time
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & UnderJoin us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, May 18th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & UnderJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, May 18th, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & UnderCome in for an enjoyable hour filled with Insect stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft.
- Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Insect stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft.
- Grand Story Time
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & UnderJoin us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.
- Wee Ones in the Garden: Explore the Land
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3 - 5 (With Guardian) REGISTRATION REQUIREDThe USA is 250 years old! Join the Master Gardeners to learn how land and weather impacted the outcome of the conflict that created our country. We will explore making a topographic map that kids will be able to bring home. Weather permitting, we will plant some seeds in the garden outside. Register for this event online.