1000 Books Together
1000 Books Together
Read stories at home with your child and earn prizes along the way!
Who is this for?
The 1000 Books Together program is designed for families of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers up to and including age 5! In other words – any child that has not yet started Kindergarten.
When can we start?
Now! Registration is ongoing year round.
Why 1000 books?
Reading together enhances the relationship between children and their parent/caregiver, plus it builds early literacy skills, which are the foundation for educational success. Studies have shown that the more words a child is exposed to in the years before beginning, the more prepared they will be for learning to read independently.
We know that 1000 books can seem daunting, but if you read just one book a night together, you will have read 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years! And don’t worry – reading the same title over and over counts! 😊
How to get started:
Download the free Reader Zone app from your device’s app store and log in or sign up.
If you already have a login from a previous reading club, you can use that. If not, click “Get Started” and fill out all information.
- 1000 Books (English version) – 8bed7
- 1000 Libros (Español) – ad628
Once you are signed up on Reader Zone, come to the Children’s Information Desk at the Patchogue-Medford Library’s Main Building to receive your FREE 1000 Books Together canvas tote bag and your child’s interactive reading path.
Start reading and earning prizes!
We have partnered with the Library’s Makerspace team to create some amazing, one-of-a-kind prizes for you and your child!
1000 Books Together Prize Guide
Sign Up – Custom made tote bag for all your books!
Stickers will be awarded for every 100 books!
Keep reading to reach these levels and earn additional prizes! –
200 Books – set of custom engraved colored pencils
400 Books – 12-piece laser cut wooden puzzle to decorate with your own design
600 Books – set of 3 assorted shapes stencils
800 Books – laser engraved child-sized tumbler
1000 Books – sublimation lunch bag that you design and customize in our Makerspace, your completed reading path/certificate of completion – PLUS a special prize for you, the hardworking parent/caregiver!