1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a free program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before they start kindergarten.
How to Participate
- Stop by the Children’s Desk and you will receive everything you need to get started, including reading log sheets. Each sheet has space for 100 books.
- Read any book to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. You can read the same book more than once. You can even listen to audiobooks or explore ebooks and animated books using some of the resources listed below.
- Update your log sheet every time you read a book.
- Visit the library after every 100 books to receive a special sticker and a prize.
- When your child completes 1,000 books they will receive a certificate of completion and a special prize.
- Print your own reading log here.
Try These Resources to Find Stories Online
Upcoming Events
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Story & Playtime: Ages Birth- 5
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Story & Playtime: Ages Birth- 5
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Join us Friday mornings for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime! Come for the Letter of the Day, a fun story, and play. We will also celebrate any book milestones!
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Family Fun Afternoon
Family Fun Afternoon
Stop by on Saturday afternoons to spend time coloring, building and playing! We will provide the activities and a space for your family to enjoy.
Disclaimer(s)
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration is not required for this event.
Come dressed for tea as we read a story, sing songs, and enjoy some tea and yummy snacks.
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Join us for some rhymes, stories, play and fun especially for little ones!
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Read & Play
Join us on Wednesday mornings for stories, toys, games and fun!
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Story & Playtime: Ages Birth- 5
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Story & Playtime: Ages Birth- 5
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Join us Friday mornings for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime! Come for the Letter of the Day, a fun story, and play. We will also celebrate any book milestones!
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Family Fun Afternoon
Family Fun Afternoon
Stop by on Saturday afternoons to spend time coloring, building and playing! We will provide the activities and a space for your family to enjoy.
Disclaimer(s)
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration is not required for this event.