Have you read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten? Studies have shown that the more children ages 0-5 hear books read to them at home, the more prepared they will be to learn to read upon reaching kindergarten. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-guided, ongoing program for all children, from birth up until they start school, with the goal of encouraging every child to read at least 1000 books before kindergarten.  Any book your child hears counts toward their program goal! This includes storytime at the library, daycare/preschool and books that you have read before, so children can begin this program at any age and easily meet their goal!   If you would like to sign up for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, fill out the following form and send us an email at childrens@plymouth.ocln.org.