READsquared Reading Program

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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.

Forest of Reading® Program

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® program for different ages.

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. Check out the guide below to find which tree is best for you.

Program Name	Age/Grade Range	Book Type/Language
Blue Spruce Award®	ages 4-7, JK–Grade 2	English, picture books
Silver Birch Express Award®	ages 8-10, Grades 3–4	English, fiction / non-fiction
Silver Birch Fiction Award®	ages 8-12, Grades 3–6	English, fiction
Yellow Cedar Award®	ages 9-14, Grades 5–8	English, non-fiction
Red Maple Award®	ages 12-14, Grades 7–8	English, fiction
White Pine Award®	high school, Grades 9–12	English, fiction
Le prix Peuplier®	Varies	French, picture books
Le prix Mélèze (Formerly Le prix Tamarac Express)®	Varies	French, shorter chapter books or mature picture books (maximum 100 pages)
Le prix Tamarac®	Varies	French, chapter books (100-250 pages)
Evergreen Award™	Adults of any age	English, fiction / non-fiction

Forest of Reading® Evergreen Adult Program

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.

Try spending 20 minutes a day reading to your children. Make it fun and exciting. Be imaginative. Don't worry if they don't sit still -- littles ones often like to move while they listen.

Choose books that connect to their current interests as well as books that introduce new ideas.

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!

Please note that the name and logo are used with permission from the 1000 Books Foundation.

Download the READsquared App

How it Works:

· Register Online Here – Parents you can create an account first to easily monitor your children's activity.

· Track Your Reading – Log in here and track your reading to earn points.

· Keep Reading! – Earn a completion certificate once you've completed the program.

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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!

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® program for different ages.

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. Check out the guide below to find which tree is best for you.

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.

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.