500 Books Before Graduation
CLUB BEGINS JANUARY 1, 2025
Keep on reading! 500 Books Before Junior High is an ongoing literacy program for elementary-age children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Children are encouraged to read (or have read to them) any book, earning prizes along the way! The goal is to read 500 books before entering Junior High School.
- Participants will earn prizes for every 100 book mile-stone they reach.
- Club must be completed by June 30 of your 5th grade year.
Just reading 2 books a week equals 104 books a year, which is plenty of time to complete the challenge!
Who can participate?
Students in the West Babylon School District who are entering Kindergarten may begin the program the summer after Pre-Kindergarten. Those who are already in kindergarten up to 5th grade may sign up at any time!
How does it work?
Those interested in participating can login to their ReadSquared account to register. This is the same software we use for our Summer Reading Program. If you need help accessing your account – please contact the Children’s Department.
Getting Started
CLUB BEGINS JANUARY 1, 2025
On a smart phone
Download the ReadSquared App from the Apple or Google Play store
When you open the app it will prompt you to choose you Library – type in West Babylon Public Library and click Continue
- Click Register
- Click Myself Only
- Enter your Grade
- Select 500 Books Before Graduation from the drop down menu
- Fill out the Required Fields and click Continue
On a computer or laptop
- Click Register
- Click Myself Only
- Enter your Grade
- Select 500 Books Before Graduation from the drop down menu
- Fill out the Required Fields and click Continue