“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents” – Emilie Buchwald
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national early literacy program for parents and caregivers to take part in with their young children. The goal is to read 1000 books aloud to your child before they start kindergarten, helping them gain the confidence to become strong readers and successful in school and life.
Is it possible to read 1000 books? Yes it is! Reading 3 books a day for 1 year = 1095 books, reading 1 book a day for 3 years = 1095 books — and repeat reads do count towards the total! Clark Memorial Library’s goal is to develop a program that supports young families by providing incentives and materials to help reach their reading goals — including special 1000 Books Before Kindergarten book-bags containing a curated selection of award-winning children’s books.
Stop by the Library starting January 31st and sign up to get started! You will receive an Activity Journal to keep track of your progress and a pamphlet that provides more information about the program and the benefits of early literacy. When you reach a reading milestone, drop in again to have your journal marked and get a special sticker!
Category Archives: Reading Challenge
Summer Reading Footprint Path
Leave Your Footprint at the Library!
Every time you read a book this summer, whether it’s for the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge, a school assignment, or just for fun, you can add a footprint to our footprint path! We’ve already made it all the way around the first bookshelf in the children’s section; how much further do you think we can get the path to reach?
2022 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge
It’s the time of year to encourage students to participate in CONNECTICUT READS, the 2022 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge! Visit the library in person to get a Summer Reading Journal, and check out our new digital media app, Palace, where digital copies of many of the GSRC Suggested Summer Reading books are available.
Summer Reading 2022
Sign Up now for Summer Reading!
Consult our map for places to read “Beyond the Beaten Path”, collect beads for your reading necklace, and add your footprint to our library reading path!
Summer Reading 2021
Clark Memorial Library launches its summer reading program on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
- Stop in to get your reading booklet in the Children’s Room.
- Pick 12 of the reading activities to complete.
- Return it to the library by August 15 to earn a chance to pick from our mystery prize box!