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📚 Las Vegas-Clark County Library District: 1000 Books by Kindergarten

By Heather Carroll-Landon, Publisher of Macaroni Kid SW Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, & Henderson-Boulder City July 10, 2020

It is important to start kids learning to love the power of reading at a young age. Las Vegas-Clark County Library District understands the importance of reading and getting kids to love books long before they enter Kindergarten. 1,000 Books by Kindergarten is a free program encouraging parents to read 1,000 books with their child before he or she begins school.

Here’s how to participate in the 1000 Books by Kindergarten program:

  • Contact the library to pick up a copy of the log sheet 
  • Click here to print out a list of recommended books
  • Read together with your child
  • Write down the titles of every book you read
  • When you reach 100 books, bring in completed sheet to the library for a small prize
  • Pick up your next log
  • When you reach 500 books, bring in completed sheet to the library for a free canvas bag
  • Pick up next log
  • When you reach 1000 books, bring in completed sheet to the library for a free book

It’s as simple as that!

Click here for additional information about the 1000 Books by Kindergarten program at Las Vegas-Clark County Library and click here for a list of recommended books. 

Please note: Due to COVID-19 the libraries are currently closed to the public. They are offering virtual services and curbside pick up of materials. Contact the library for updates to the 1000 Books by Kindergarten program.