This program encourages families to read 1,000 books with their children before they enter kindergarten.
How does 1000 Books work?
· Register Online Here – Parents you can create an account first to easily monitor your children's activity.
· Track Your Reading – Log every book you read with your child here!
· Keep Reading! – Prepare your child for kindergarten by reaching 1,000 books before they enter kindergarten.
Put reading first, with 20 minutes a day spent reading to your children. Make it fun and exciting. Be imaginative.
If you read just 1 book a day, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years, and 1,095 books in just three years!
Need more information?Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!
Are you ready to join the challenge with your little ones? The picture book challenge is easy! Sign up your child for the programs (open for ages 0-5). Each month, in the "missions" tab will be two new pictures books to read (maybe one that makes you smile, one with insects, one with the color red, etc.). Read your book, check it off on the mission and be entered to win a prize each month! Although there's two books per monthly challenge, you can complete the mission multiple times to be entered more than once!
Join Smokey Bear as he celebrates his 80th birthday. Read 3 or more books on wildfire prevention or the environment and complete nature-themed activities to earn badges. Be sure to check out Smokey’s Reading lists on your account page. Learn more about Smokey at smokeybear.com.
The Onslow County Public Library is challenging the community to take part in our Onslow Reads 4000 Books Winter Reading Challenge. Between December 1 and March 1 log your reading on READsquared or stop in to the library to pick up a paper log. Log your reading all winter long for a chance to win prizes.