Name: National Library Week Scavenger Hunt
Start: 2024-04-01
End: 2024-04-30
Location: Southern Oaks Library

What is 1000 Books Before Kindergarten?

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program designed to help parents prepare their children for one of life’s big milestones: kindergarten. Research has shown that children get ready to read long before they enter school. An excellent way to get your child ready to learn is to read to them.

Why should your family participate in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten?

Love of Reading

Reading with your child and making it a special time together shows them that reading is valuable and enjoyable. You can start to develop a love of reading in your child from a very young age!

Ready to Read

You are your child’s first teacher and your home is where your child begins to learn. When you talk, sing, read, write, and play you are helping your child get ready to read!

Appreciation for the Library

By coming to the library together you can show your child how the library works, help them gain an appreciation for the wide range of materials available and get recommendations for books that can broaden your child’s interests.

Child's Age when 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Starts	Number of Books to Read Per Day to Complete 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten	Number of Books to Read Per Week to Complete 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
0 Years Old	1	4
1 Year Old	1	5
2 Years Old	1	7
3 Years Old	2	10
4 Years Old	3	20

How to Participate

Sign in or Register for an Account on Beanstack

By visiting our online logging software you can login with your account information from previous years. If you are new to our site, you can create a login!

Register for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

After signing in and creating a Beanstack account, you will need to register for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. If you do not register, you cannot log reading, earn badges or prizes.

Log books read to earn badges and prizes.

Breakdown of Books Read and Prizes

Number of Books Read	Digital Badge	Sticker*	Prize*
50	X
100	X	X
150	X
200	X	X
250	X
300	X	X
350	X
400	X	X
450	X
500	X	X	500 Books Read Printable Certificate 1 Reading Buddy (stuffed animal of child's choosing)
550	X
600	X	X
650	X
700	X	X
750	X
800	X	X
850	X
900	X	X
950	X
1,000	X	X	Printable Certificate of Completion A 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Book Bag

*Stickers and Prizes can be redeemed at your nearest Metro Library

No Internet Access? No Problem

You can keep track of the books read through a paper log or remembering how many books you've read. Visit with a library staff member to help enter information into your child's log.

Locate the Nearest Library

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten FAQs

Any child, birth-5 years, who has not yet entered Kindergarten may participate in
the program.

Anytime! This is a year-round program.

Books from home, books from the library, books read during storytime, etc. Audiobooks count too!

No - you start fresh when you start the program.

Your child will receive a special sticker for every 100 books they read. At 500
books, they will receive a stuffed reading buddy plush and a certificate. At 1000 books, they will receive a themed tote bag and a certificate.

Log Books Read

Upcoming Events

National Library Week Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Southern Oaks Library

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs

Event Description:

April 7th through April 14th is National Library Week! Swing by Southern Oaks Library to celebrate with a scavenger hunt that will be available all month. Explore all of the resources, services, and fun available to you at the library, then turn your...

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am

Midwest City Library

Library Branch: Midwest City Library

Room: Family Place (Midwest City)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes

Event Description:

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhy...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.

¡Canta Conmigo!

10:00am - 10:45am

Downtown Library

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs, Storytimes

Event Description:

¡Hola, y bienvenidos a nuestra biblioteca! Esta programa ocurre cada lunes a las diez , donde familias que hablan Espanol, o que quieren aprender Espanol, pueden cantar, tocar nuestros instrumentos, leer historias, y tener un buen tiempo con bibliote...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.

Itty Bitty Dance Party

10:00am - 11:00am

Belle Isle Library

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library

Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Description:

Join us as we move, groove, and boogie our little hearts out. Participants will dance, play, and participate in other activities that will expend energy and increase early literacy skills. Party time in the library!...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.

Toddlerobics

10:30am - 11:15am

Southern Oaks Library

Registration

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Child Development & Parenting

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Description:

Toddlers are invited to get a great start to lifelong learning through this fun-filled aerobics class, designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and help prepare children for reading readiness. Similar events are held at multiple libraries. ...

Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am

Midwest City Library

Library Branch: Midwest City Library

Room: Family Place (Midwest City)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes

Event Description:

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.

Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)

9:30am - 10:15am

Northwest Library

Registration

Library Branch: Northwest Library

Room: Program Room (Northwest)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Description:

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! We will rotate between playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play; but no matter what we are doing we will have fun, so com...

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am

Choctaw Library

Library Branch: Choctaw Library

Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!