The name of the program says it all! Parents are challenged to read 1000 books to their children between the ages of 0 and 5. Each family receives a log (several options to choose from) to keep track of the books read. Small prizes, such as stickers and coloring pages, are awarded at each 50-book milestone. Progress is tracked inside the library with a fox named for the participating child. The fox will progress along the path concurrently with the child's reading milestones! At 500 books, kids receive a free picture book. At the end of the program, the child receives a shirt with our 1000 Books logo on it. Stop by Muhlenberg Community Library to register your little ones and get started!
https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/
Parent Instructions
Milestone Progress Foxes in the Library!
A Library Day is a special event where library patrons can enjoy and explore community organizations for free by showing their library card or as part of our library group.
2025 Dates
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10 am - 12 pm - Berks Nature
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Tuesday, May 13 at 10 am – 12 pm – Arboretum at the Reading Public Museum
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Tuesday, June 3 at 10 am – 12 pm – Berks County Heritage Center
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Event Highlights
May 10, 11 AM-1 PM, at the Muhlenberg Recreation Building (3025 River Rd, Reading, PA 19605.) A pay-what-you-can event.
Enjoy refreshments while celebrating the special woman in your life (moms, grandmoms, or any special lady in your life are welcome.) Register by May 9th to receive a small gift to give your mom!
Registration is required as space is limited. Stop in Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Rd, Laureldale (the preferred method of registration so you can pick up the gift) or call (610)929-0589 to register.
All ages welcome. Register at the library. This is a pay-what-you-can event. Give a donation to help fund this and future events. Any amount is welcome! #SocialLiteracy