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Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Butler County Public Library. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skills.
Research shows that the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to during early childhood. Reading to children from an early age can help close the vocabulary gap and prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed. Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong love of books and reading.
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is available to any child from birth until he/she enters kindergarten. The library will have a kickoff event Tuesday September 12th from 4-6 p.m. During the event parents can register for the program and children can meet Clifford the Big Red Dog.  Library Director Kenna Martin says “Upon completing the program, your child will receive a free book, certificate and a wonderful jumpstart to success in school!”  For more information, call the library at 270-526-4722, or visit our website, www.bcplky.org.
This program is free of charge.