This program is designed for kids ages birth to 5 to encourage a life-long love of reading and learning. Participants in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program can log books for both programs!

How to Participate

Register an account or add the program if you are already registered. Earn points by completing a daily reading log and exciting missions. Once you have earned 450 points you will be entered into a branch prize drawing and at 1000 points you will receive a completion certificate and will be automatically entered into the Grand Prize drawing. Earn more points to receive extra chances to win.

Prizes

Birth to 5 Branch Prize: Early Literacy Basket with books, puzzles and more. This prize includes loads of popular titles, games and activities for your little one. After earning 450 points, participants are automatically entered into the prize drawing. One winner per library location.

Birth to 5 Grand Prize: Little Tikes My First Pet Checkup Set and How to Be a Veterinarian Kit. Earn at least 1000 points for an automatic entry into this prize drawing. One prize system-wide.

Weekly Drawings: Win tote bags, books, library swag and more by logging books and completing missions each week.

*Prizes must be picked up by the winner at their registered Lee County Library location. Prizes cannot be mailed or transferred.

How to Earn Points

Daily reading log: Log your books every time you read. 1 book equals 15 points 

Weekly Missions: A new mission is available each week. Complete at least 3 activities per mission and earn 100 points each week.

Virtual Programming

A pre-recorded storytime is offered each Wednesday at 10 a.m. through the Lee County Library System's YouTube channel. 

Weekly Grab and Go Activity Kits are available each Saturday, while supplies last, and includes songs, rhymes and activities to share with your child.

This program is designed for kids ages 6 to 11 to encourage life-long reading habits.

How to Participate

Register an account and earn points by completing a daily reading log and exciting missions. Once you have earned 450 points you will be entered into a branch prize drawing and at 1000 points you will receive a completion certificate and will be automatically entered into the Grand Prize drawing. Earn more points to receive extra chances to win.

Prizes

Kids Branch Prize: Book Basket with Science Magic Kit, LED strip lights and more! This prize includes loads of popular titles as well as a National Geographic Science Magic Kit and LED strip lights. After earning 450 points, participants are automatically entered into the prize drawing. One winner per library location.

Kids Grand Prize: Nintendo Switch and Super Smash Bros. game. Earn at least 1000 points for an automatic entry into this prize drawing. One prize system-wide.

Weekly Drawings: Win tote bags, books, library swag and more by logging books and completing missions each week.

*Prizes must be picked up by the winner at their registered Lee County Library location. Prizes cannot be mailed or transferred. 

How to Earn Points

Daily reading log: 1 minute equals 1 points

Weekly Missions: A new mission is available each week. Complete at least 3 activities per mission and earn 100 points each week.

Virtual Programming

A new, on-demand virtual program from Page Turner Adventures will be posted daily at 9:00 a.m. on weekdays beginning June 21. See schedule of upcoming programs on the library's calendar.

Grab and Go Kits are available at all library locations and include the supplies and instructions needed to complete the weekly craft from Page Turner Adventures. 

This program is designed for teens ages 12 to 18 to encourage life-long reading habits. 

How to Participate

Register an account and earn points by completing a daily reading log and exciting missions. Once you have earned 450 points you will be entered into a branch prize drawing and at 1000 points you will receive a completion certificate and will be automatically entered into the Grand Prize drawing. Earn more points to receive extra chances to win.

Prizes

Teen Branch Prize: Book Basket with JLab Jbud earbuds, charging pack, art supplies and more! After earning 450 points, participants are automatically entered into the prize drawing. One winner per library location.

Teen Grand Prize: $300 Visa gift card. Earn at least 1000 points for an automatic entry into this prize drawing. One prize system-wide.

Weekly Drawings: Win tote bags, books, library swag and more by logging books and completing missions each week.

*Prizes must be picked up by the winner at their registered Lee County Library location. Prizes cannot be mailed or transferred. 

How to Earn Points

Daily reading log: 1 minute equals 1 point.

Weekly Missions: A new mission is available each week. Complete at least 3 activities per mission and earn 100 points each week.

Virtual Programming

Live, virtual programs with Teachers of Nature are available each Tuesday at 1 p.m. starting June 22. Links are available through the weekly missions and also through the library events calendar.

Weekly Grab and Go Kits are available at all library locations, while supplies last. Each kit includes instructions and supplies to complete a craft.

This program is designed for adults ages 19 and up to encourage life-long reading habits. 

How to Participate

Register an account and earn points by completing a daily reading log and exciting missions. Once you have earned 450 points you will be entered into a branch prize drawing and at 1000 points you will receive a completion certificate and will be automatically entered into the Grand Prize drawing. Earn more points to receive extra chances to win.

Prizes

Adult Branch Prize: Book Lovers Basket with books and other giveaways. After earning 450 points, participants are automatically entered into the prize drawing. One winner per library location.

Adult Grand Prize: Samsung Galaxy Tab A digital tablet. Earn at least 1000 points for an automatic entry into this prize drawing. One prize offered system-wide.

How to Earn Points

Daily Reading Log: 1 point per minute read

Weekly Missions: 100 points each

Bingo Challenge: 50 points per row

Lee County Library System's1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting, and free program that encourages the love of reading. Children can earn fun rewards by listening to stories while caregivers learn important tips that can help their child become successful readers. Any child ages birth to five years that has not started kindergarten can participate. The program is available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

How does1000 Books work?

Register. Sign up at any Lee County Library location or online and pick up program materials at the library or print them from our website. Rewards must be redeemed in person. 

Track Your Reading. Fill in a circle on the tracking sheet and/or log each book you read with your child on READ Squared.

Every Book Counts. Make sure you log every book, even if you read the same story multiple times. As long as your child listens to the entire book, it counts!

100-BookMilestones. Each time you read 100 books, visit the library to receive a sticker and new tracking sheet.

Bonus Activities. Each level includes fun activities that support development using one of the five practices - reading, talking, singing, writing or playing. These do not need to be logged. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this program cost? It is free to participate in this program.

Can children older than 5 participate in the program? This specific program is designed for children ages birth to 5 but other reading challenges are available throughout the year for school-aged children and teens. Ask your librarian for more information.

What if we participated in the old 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program? If you completed the old 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program and your child is still within the program age range, you are able to sign up and participate in the redesigned program.

What if I am currently working on the previous version of this program? If you are currently working on 1,000 Books with the old program, we will transition your child over to the new program and make sure they receive any earned rewards.

Do I need to read specific books to my child? No. You can read whatever books you think they will enjoy. We provide reading lists as a courtesy and librarians are always available to suggest topics based on your child’s interests.

Where do I collect my rewards and tracking sheets? Rewards must be collected in-person at any Lee County Library System location, regardless of where you registered or collected your last reward. Tracking sheets are available inside the library and also online at www.leelibrary.net/prek

Do I need to use READSquared to participate? No. You can participate completely offline, however a staff member will register your child through READSquared to help us measure the success of the program and log your progress when you collect your rewards and pick up a new tracking sheets.

What information is collected when I sign up for READSquared? The child’s first and last name, age, caregiver’s name and zip code are required to participate. We use READSquared to track overall progress of program attendees and measure the success of the program.

How is my information used? We do not share participant’s identifying information with anyone. General program information may be shared with library partners.

What if my child does not finish the program before they begin kindergarten?  We would like to award your child with a special completion certificate that indicates the number of books they have logged.

Is this program available to daycares? At this time, registration is limited to parents or caregivers and their children, however the library can provide information flyers for distribution to caregivers. If you are a daycare provider, please contact your nearest library for more information. www.leelibrary.net/branches.

¡Programa de 1,000libros antes del jardín de infantes!

Leerle a su hijo esuna de las formas más poderosas de aumentar el poder de su cerebro. El simple yagradable acto de compartir libros ayuda a su hijo a aprender habilidadesprevias a la lectura que lo preparan para aprender a leer y entrar al jardín deinfancia.

¡El programa 1,000libros antes del jardín de infantes del Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado deLee es una manera divertida, emocionante y gratuita de iniciar a su hijo en elcamino hacia el éxito! Cualquier niño, desde el nacimiento hasta los cincoaños, que no haya comenzado el jardín de infancia puede participar. Simplemente siga estos pasos:

Regístrese: Regístrese en cualquier ubicación de labiblioteca del condado de Lee o en línea en

Leelibrary.readsquared.com. Recoja los materiales delprograma en la biblioteca o imprímalos desde nuestro sitio web.

Realice un seguimientode su lectura: Complete uncírculo en la hoja de seguimiento o registre sus libros en línea.

Cada libro cuenta: Incluso si lee el mismo libro una y otravez, cuenta siempre que su hijo escuche el libro completo.

La marca de los 100libros: Recibare compensas especiales en la biblioteca cada vez que lea 100 libros.

Actividades divertidas para hacer en casa: Cada nivel incluye actividades atractivas que apoyan el desarrollo utilizando las cinco prácticas de lectura, canto, conversación, juego yescritura.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuánto cuesta este programa? Es gratis participar en este programa.

¿Pueden participar en el programa niños mayores de 5 años? Este programaespecífico está diseñado para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años, perohay otros desafíos de lectura disponibles durante todo el año para niños enedad escolar y adolescentes. Solicite más información a su bibliotecario.

 ¿Qué pasaría si participamos en el antiguo programa de1,000 libros antes del jardín de infantes? Si completó el antiguo ¡Programa de 1,000 librosantes del jardín de infantes! y su hijo todavía está dentro del rango deedad del programa, puede inscribirse y participar en el programa rediseñado.

 ¿Qué sucede si actualmente estoy trabajando en laversión anterior de este programa? Si actualmente está trabajando en 1,000 libros con elprograma anterior, transferiremos a su hijo al nuevo programa y nos aseguraremosde que reciba las recompensas que haya ganado.

 ¿Necesito leerle libros específicos a mi hijo? No. Puedes leer los libros que creas quedisfrutarán. Proporcionamos listas de lectura como cortesía y losbibliotecarios siempre están disponibles para sugerir temas según los interesesde su hijo.

 ¿Dónde recojo mis recompensas y hojas de seguimiento? Las recompensas deben recolectarse enpersona en cualquier ubicación del Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Lee,sin importar dónde se registró o recogió su última recompensa. Las hojas deseguimiento están disponibles dentro de la biblioteca y también en línea enwww.leelibrary.net/prek

¿Necesito usar READSquared para participar? No. Puede participar completamente fuerade línea, sin embargo, un miembro del personal registrará a su hijo a través deREADSquared para ayudarnos a medir el éxito del programa y registrar suprogreso cuando recolecte sus recompensas y obtenga nuevas hojas de seguimiento.

 ¿Qué información se recopila cuando me inscribo enREADSquared? Se requiereel nombre y apellido del niño, la edad, el nombre del cuidador y el códigopostal para participar. Usamos READSquared para rastrear el progreso general delos asistentes al programa y medir el éxito del programa.

 ¿Cómo se utiliza mi información? No compartimos la información deidentificación del participante con nadie. La información general del programase puede compartir con las bibliotecas asociadas.

 ¿Qué pasa si mi hijo no termina el programa antes decomenzar el jardín de infantes? Nos gustaría otorgarle a su hijo un certificado de finalizaciónespecial que indique la cantidad de libros que ha registrado.

 ¿Este programa está disponible para guarderías? En este momento, el registro estálimitado a los padres o cuidadores y sus hijos; sin embargo, la bibliotecapuede proporcionar folletos informativos para distribuirlos a los cuidadores.Si es un proveedor de guardería, comuníquese con la biblioteca más cercana paraobtener más información. www.leelibrary.net/branches.

1,000 liv ki nan Sistèm Bibliyotèk Konte Lee (Lee County Library System) anvan pwogran klas matènèl la bay anpil plezi, eksitan epi se yon fason gratis pou ankouraje lanmou pou fè lekti. Timoun kapab jwenn rekonpans lè yo koute istwa pandan pwofesyonèl k ap pran swen yo a aprann konsèy ki enpòtan ki ka ede timoun yo fè siksè nan zafè fè lekti. Nenpòt timoun, soti nan laj li fèt jiska senk lane, ki pa kòmanse klas matènèl kapab patisipe. Pwogram nan disponib nan lang Anglè, Panyòl ak Kreyòl.

Kòman 1,000 liv la fonksyone?

Anrejistre. Abone ak nenpòt lokal bibliyotèk ki nan Konte Lee a oubyen sou entènèt pran materyèl pwogram nan ki nan libreri a oubyen enprime sak sou sit nou an. Ou sipoze pran rekonpans yo pèsonèlman.

Swiv lekti ou: Ranpli boul ki nan fèy machaswiv la epi mete chak liv ou li ak timoun ou an sou READSquared.

Chak liv konte: Asire w ou mete chak liv, men si ou li menm istwa a plizyè fwa. Depi timoun ou an koute tout liv la nèt, sa konte!

Bòn pou 100 liv la. Chak fwa ou li 100 liv, vizite libreri a pou resevwa yon etikèt epi nouvo fèy machaswiv la.

Lòt aktivite anplis. Chak nivo genyen aktivite ki bay plezi ki sipòte devlòpman nan itilize senk pratik lekti, pale, chante, ekri al jwe. Ou pa bezwen mete sa yo.

Kesyon Moun Poze Souvan

Konbyen pwogram sa koute? Li gratis pou patisipe nan pwogram sa.

Èske timoun ki gen plis ke 5 lane kapab patisipe nan pwogram sa? Pwogram espesifik sa fèt pou timoun soti depi nesans pou rive 5 lane men lòt defi lekti to disponib pandan tout timoun lekòl ak adolesan yo. Mande bibliyotekè ou la pou plis enfòmasyon.

E si nou te patisipe nan ansyen pwogram 1,000 Liv yo Anvan Klas Matènèl la? Si ou konplete ansyen pwogram 1,000 liv yo Anvan Klas Matènèl la epi timoun ou an toujou nan pwogram ki nan kad, ou kapab abone epi patisipe nan pwogram yo refè a.

E si m ap travay aktyèlman sou vèsyon pwogram anvan an? Si w ap travay aktyèlman sou ansyen pwogram 1,000 liv yo, n ap fè pitit ou fè tranzisyon al sou nouvo pwogram nan epi asire yo resevwa rekonpans ou merite.

Èske mwen bezwen li liv ki espesifik pou pitit mwen? Non. Ou kapab li nenpòt liv ou panse k ap fè yo plezi. Nou founi lis kisa pou moun li kòm koutwazi epi biliyotekè yo toujou disponib pou sijere sijè ki dapre enterè timoun ou an.

Kibò pou m kolekte rekonpans mwen ak fèy machaswiv? Yo sipoze kolekte rekonpans yo nan nenpòt lokal sistèm libreri ki nan konte Lee a (Lee County library system location), kèlkeswa kote ou te anrejistre ouben te kolekte dènye rekonpans ou. Fèy machaswiv yo disponib anndan libreri a epi sou entènèt nan www.leelivrary.net/prek.

Èske m bezwen itilize READSquared pou patisipe? Non. ou kapab patisipe konplètman men lè ou dekonekte ak entènèt, men yon manm nan ekip la ap anrejistre timoun ou an atravè READSquared pou ede nou mezire siksè pwogram nan epi mete pwogrè ou fè lè ou pran rekonpans epi pran yon nouvo fèy machaswiv.

Ki enfòmasyon ki kolekte lè m abone nan READSquared? Non ak siyati timoun ou an, laj, non moun k ap pran swen l la ak kòd postal obligatwa pou patisipe. Nou itilize READSquared pou swiv tout pwogrè moun ki nan pwogram nan epi mezire siksè pwogram nan.

Kòman yo itilize enfòmasyon mwen yo? Nou pa pataje enfòmasyon idantite patisipan yo ak pèsòn. Yo kapab pataje enfòmasyon jeneral pwogram nan ak libreri ki patnè yo.

E si timoun mwen an pa fini pwogram nan anvan yo kòmanse klas matènèl la? Nou ta renmen rekonpanse timoun ou an ak yon sètifika pou travay ki fini ki montre konbyen liv yo te mte.

Èske pwogram sa disponib pou gadri yo? Nan moman sa, anrejistreman yo limite pou paran oubyen pwofesyonèl k ap pran swen timoun yo ak timoun yo, men bibliyotèk la kapab bay feyè enfòmasyon pou distribiye bay pwofesyonèl k ap bay swen yo Si ou gen gadri, tanpri kontakte bibliyotèk ki pi pre ou la pou plis enfòmasyon. www.leelibrary.net/branches .