1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Embark on a literary adventure with the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge! This nationwide initiative encourages parents and caregivers to read regularly to their children, creating the foundation for school success.
- Open to all children not yet in kindergarten, the program welcomes participants without requiring a library card, although having one is encouraged.
- Children and families earn awards as they reach reading milestones at 100, 300, 500, 700, and 1000 books.
- Every book counts, whether it's a book from QPL, read at storytime, or enjoyed at home. Various individuals can contribute to the reading journey, from parents and grandparents to librarians and teachers.
- Log your books through a written log or conveniently track them using Beanstack on quincylibrary.beanstack.com or the Beanstack Tracker App.
Join the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at Quincy Public Library and unlock the joy of reading milestones!
Upcoming Events
Join us at QPL’s first Minecraft Club. This unstructured program allows children to relax after school and play Minecraft with friends using the library’s Nintendo Switch Lites!
Baby Time is a lap-sit storytime for babies (birth-16 months) and their parents/caregivers, including books, rhymes, and songs. This program targets babies ages birth-16 months, but all are welcome to attend.
Bring your friends to hang out, chat, and build with Legos. Each week, a theme will be given that club members can create, or you can make what you want. We will build for 45 minutes, clean up, and then share our creations (if you wish to).
Start Your Journey
1. Download the Beanstack Tracker app, downloadable from the Apple Store or Google Play.
- After downloading, select "At my library, school, or bookstore" for how you will participate.
- Click the "Find a site" button at the bottom.
- Enter "Quincy Public Library" at the top and then click "search" or "enter".
- Click on "Quincy Public Library".
- From there you can enter your existing Beanstack account (yes, the same one you use for Summer and Winter Reading programs!) or click on the "Sign Up" link and follow the instructions on creating your account and logging your reading.
2. Log your reading on the Quincy Public Library Beanstack website. From there you can create your account or use your existing Summer and Winter Reading program accounts to log your reading.
3. Prefer to remain offline? Then download our printable log book here, complete it and bring it to the Children’s desk at the Quincy Public Library.
Why 1000 Books before Kindergarten?
Reading to your child in early childhood is a fantastic way to set them up for success in school. It helps them build important skills like a bigger vocabulary, understanding letters and sounds, following stories, and gaining background knowledge. Most importantly, sharing books creates a love for reading that lasts a lifetime.
Join QPL's storytimes, children's activities, and programs like "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" to make reading a fun and educational part of your child's routine. It's a great opportunity for parents to support their child's learning journey at home.
