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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Social Hour In-Person

HPL invites families with little ones to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge. It’s a joyful way to build early literacy skills, bond through books, and celebrate every step along the way. 

How It Works: 

  • Log the books that you read together using Beanstack. Old favorites or new discoveries, everything counts.  

  • Attend storytimes all year long – they count toward your total! 

  • Track your progress and earn fun prizes at every milestone. 

  • Join us for a monthly 1000 Books Social Hour: a special event with stories, music, crafts, and family fun! 

Bonus: All books read during our Seasons Readings program will count toward both challenges! 

Register Now!!

 

Date:
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time:
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Campus:
McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library
Age Group:
  Preschool (3-5 years old)     Toddlers (18-36 months)  
Categories:
  Reading Programs     Storytime & Family  

Registration is required. There are 30 seats available.

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