1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an excellent way to help your child on their path to reading success!

Track the books you read with your child. Yes, repeated books do count! Each book you read is a chance to bond and build your child's language skills. 

Registration is free and easy! Just click the link on the right side of the screen.

Here's how it works:

Create an account. You can register as an individual or register a family with different members (e.g. a parent and two kids). Each person can only register for one program. That is, each person can register for the 1000 Books program or the Forest of Reading program.

Log-in regularly to track your reading. 

When you finish the program, your child will receive a certificate. Your child will also have the knowledge and vocabulary from reading 1000 books!

Does your child already have their own library card? Getting a library card is easy and free. It can also encourage kids to read more! for information on getting your child a card, please visit the Region of Waterloo Library's Membership Page.

If you have any questions about the program, please email rwlprograms@regionofwaterloo.ca.

The Region of Waterloo Library and the three other public library systems in Waterloo Region (Waterloo Public Library, Kitchener Public Library, and Idea Exchange) are working together to offer the Forest of Reading® Evergreen program for adults.

Register now! The program begins region-wide on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

To participate, please sign up online, read the books, vote for your favourite title, and participate in related activities.