This program encourages families to read 1,000 books with their children before they enter kindergarten.
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This program is designed to encourage life-long reading habits. Registration begins on 1/25/2026, and you can begin posting your reviews between 2/1/2026 to 3/14/2025.
All participants who submit 6 reviews will receive a Winter Reading Completion Prize, as well as 1 Grand Prize entry. For 1 additional entry into the Grand Prize drawing, read an additional 5 titles. The Grand Prize Reader will receive a gift card awarded by the Friends of Smyrna Library in addition to the entries into the grand prize drawing. There are also prizes for the Silver & Bronze Readers. Read six books in six consecutive weeks, and log your reading progress. Each book is worth 100 points; when you earn 600 points, you'll receive a completion certificate you can print and share! Participants can register through ReadSquared by selecting the Program Title or emailing smyrnareadingprogram@rclstn.org. You can also pick up a review worksheet at the library and turn in your 6 hand-written reviews by 3/14/2026.
How does 1000 Books work?
· Register Online Here – Parents you can create an account first to easily monitor your children's activity.
· Track Your Reading – Log every book you read with your child here!
· Keep Reading! – Prepare your child for kindergarten by reaching 1,000 books before they enter kindergarten.
Put reading first, with 20 minutes a day spent reading to your children. Make it fun and exciting. Be imaginative.
If you read just 1 book a day, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years, and 1,095 books in just three years!
Need more information?Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!