1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

We’ve moved our program to our ReadSquared app! This is the same platform we use for our Summer Reading program. Simply sign up and record the titles of the books as you read – speak to a librarian about how to easily record all the books you and your little one have previously read!

HOW DO I:

Join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program?

Joining this reading program is as simple as registering through ReadSquared!

  • Go to: wbplny05.readsquared.com or download the ReadSquared App through the Apple or Google Play Store
  • Once your account is created you can log in on any platform, or download the app!

Switch from the Summer Reading Club to the 1,000 Books Program?

  • Log into your ReadSquared Account
  • Since the Summer Reading Club is over you will be prompted to enroll in a new club!
  • Click ENROLL from the pop up on the screen
  • Enter how old your child/reader is
  • Select the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten option
  • Fill out the required information – a new username and password are not required

Link my ReadSquared Accounts?

This is a great option to easily switch between accounts for different children in the same family

  • Log into your ReadSquared Account
  • Navigate to the top right hand corner and select ‘Account’
  • In the drop down menu select ‘Add Reader or Program’
  • Either register the account you want to add or put in the username and password for the existing account you need to link!

Log a Book?

    • To log a book, select the ‘Log’ button to input the book you read
    • Then add the title and author, plus a review if you would like!
    • Keep logging to earn points and reach your next goal

Complete the Club

Read and record 1,000 Books before your child starts Kindergarten!

Remember: any book read to your child counts, including books from story times or nursery school, even books your child has read before!

One thousand books may seem like a lot, but if you read just one book a night, you’ll meet your goal in less than 3 years. If you read three books a night, you could reach your goal in just one year! Ask our friendly staff for suggestions—we’re here to help you on your journey to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!