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1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an ongoing early literacy program to support you and your child's reading journey.
One thousand books? That seems like way too many, right? Not at all. You can do it! It doesn't matter if your child is a newborn or in Pre-K - there's no better time to start than now to read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. For every 100 books you read, come to the library to claim your prizes.
Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. Take that motivation, open a book, and get started. And remember, 1000 is just a number. The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine and let the magic of stories do the rest.
This program is intended for children who have not entered kindergarten yet.
How to Track Your Reading
Sign up and log your reading using Beanstack or stop by the youth desk for a paper log.
If you'd like to print your own paper log, please select from the reading logs below.
When you have completed reading 1000 books, stop by the youth desk for your final prize and a certificate of completion. Questions? Call us at 248-546-2504 x 694.
New this summer (June-August): Baby Storytime will be on Fridays at 10:30 AM! Check below for exact dates.
Join us for interactive songs and simple stories that nurture your baby's curiosity and fine motor skills while providing a place for caregivers to share ideas and socialize. For families with children under 2 years old.
Storytime will be held outside in the library courtyard and if the weather is bad we will move inside to the Program Room.
Upcoming dates are:
June 9, 16, 23
July 7, 14, 21
August 4, 11T
*each scheduled Baby Storytime begins at 10:30 am
To save a spot for storytime please follow the steps below the day of the event:
- Stop by the Youth Desk in the Kids Corner to receive a ticket. Tickets will be available starting 15 minutes before storytime begins (10:15 AM).
- Tickets will be handed out until 5 minutes after the scheduled start time (10:35 AM).
- The youth librarian leading the storytime will collect the tickets upon entry to the program.
- Once tickets run out, storytime is full. Please check back at a future storytime.
If you have any questions about storytimes, please contact the youth desk at 248.546.2504 x694
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New Family Storytime starts this summer (June-August), hosted on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM! Check below for exact dates.
Join us for a variety of engaging stories and active songs geared towards families with children ages 2-6.
Storytime will be held outside in the library courtyard and if the weather is bad we will move inside to the Program Room.
Dates include:
June 7, 21
July 5, 12, 19
August 2, 9, 16
*each scheduled Family Storytime will start at 10:30 am
To save a spot for storytime please follow the steps below the day of the event:
- Stop by the Youth Desk in the Kids Corner to receive a ticket. Tickets will be available starting 15 minutes before storytime begins (10:15 AM).
- Tickets will be handed out until 5 minutes after the scheduled start time (10:35 AM).
- The youth librarian leading the storytime will collect the tickets upon entry to the program.
- Once tickets run out, storytime is full. Please check back at a future storytime.
If you have any questions about storytimes, please contact the youth desk at 248.546.2504 x694
Toddler Storytime will be taking a break this summer,
returning in September.
Meanwhile, we'll be hosting a new Family Storytime starting in June: click here for more info.
If you have any questions, you can contact the Ferndale Library Youth Desk: 248-546-2504 x.694
Toddler Storytime
Features active songs and engaging stories to support your child's reading skills as the caregiver and child participate together. For families with children ages 2-4 years old.
*Returns in September*