Carbon County Library System for Students

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Join the Challenge – Read 100 Books Before the Year Ends!

Have you ever wondered how many books you can read in a year? Take the challenge and read at least 100 books between January 1st and December 31st! This program is open to Teens & Adults—and you can join at any time during the year (just note that starting later means less time to complete the challenge).

How It Works

• Sign up at your local Carbon County Library and get a reading log to track your progress.
• Count books and audiobooks, they all count toward your total!
• Complete the challenge of reading 100 books by December 31st, and earn a prize as a reward for your achievement.
• If you complete the 100-book challenge, you can continue to log books for the chance to compete for the Carbon County Reader of the Year title!

Reader of the Year

• The patron who reads and logs the most books throughout the year will be crowned Carbon County Reader of the Year.
• The winner will receive a special award/prize and be recognized across the county!

Important Details

• This is a Teen & Adult program.
• Only books and audiobooks count.
• Once you finish your first 100 books, you can keep reading, but now you’ll be in the running for the Reader of the Year award.
• One prize per patron for the first 100 books. After that, you’re competing for the title!

Finish Strong!
All completed reading logs must be submitted by December 31st to earn your finishing prize. Ready to take on the challenge? Pick up your reading log at your local Carbon County Library and start today!

Happy reading!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten with the Power of Reading!

Help your child reach one of life’s biggest milestones, kindergarten! Our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program encourages early literacy by setting the goal of reading 1,000 books before your little one starts school. Sign up at your local Carbon County Library, get a reading log, and start tracking your progress today!

Why Participate?

• Increase Reading Readiness: Reading regularly boosts essential skills for school and beyond.
• Strengthen Brain Development: Reading together stimulates both your child’s brain and yours, building language skills.
• Quality Bonding Time: Share special moments as you read together, creating lasting memories.
• Foster a Love of Reading: Establish a positive reading habit that will last a lifetime!

How It Works

• For every 100 books read, your child can choose a prize at the library!
• When they reach 1,000 books, they’ll earn a certificate and a special STEM kit.
• Every book counts—whether it’s from the library, home, or an audiobook. Plus, you can count multiple readings of the same book!

Tips to Make Reading Fun

• Create a Reading Routine: Make reading a part of your daily life.
• Snuggle Up and Read: Get cozy with a favorite blanket and a great book.
• Read All Kinds of Books: Explore stories, rhymes, and picture books.
• Use Fun Voices: Bring the story to life with expressions and sounds.
• Let Your Child Pick: Let your little one choose the stories they love!
• Repeat After Me: Encourage your child to say the words with you for better engagement.

Just 20 minutes a day can make a huge difference in your child's future success!

Stop by your local Carbon County Library to sign up today and start your reading journey together!