1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

What is 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten?

Read 1,000 books (yes, you can read the same book multiple times) with your child before kindergarten, build their vocabulary and imagination, and earn fun prizes!

How do I participate?

Is your child 0-5 years old?

If so, you can join in by:

• Downloading the Beanstack app
• Visiting Bitterroot Public Library’s Beanstack page online
• Picking up a packet at the front desk

For more information see the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten see the Information Document to the right of this page. →

One thousand books? That seems like way too many, right? Not at all. You got this. It doesn't matter if your child is three, or just three months - there's no better time to start than now! 

Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. Take that motivation, open one book, and get started. And remember, 1,000 is just a number. The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine, and let the magic of stories do the rest.