Embark on a Reading Adventure: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Start a Lifelong Journey of Reading with Your Child!
The Lafayette Public Library invites you and your little ones to embrace the joy of reading through the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Reading from an early age nurtures language, literacy, social-emotional skills, and instills a lifelong passion for books.
How It Works:
- Goal: Read 1000 books with your child before they start kindergarten.
- Pace: Read one book a day to finish in three years, or three books a day to complete in just one year.
- Sign-Up Prize: Receive a special prize when you register!
Program Rules:
- Eligibility: Open to all children from birth until they enter kindergarten.
- Track Every Book: Every read counts, even repeat readings. Include books from library storytimes too!
- Registration & Tracking:
- Online: Register at lafayettepubliclibrary.org/beanstack or download the Beanstack app.
- In-Person: Visit your favorite library branch or use a paper log available at any LPL location.
Milestones & Prizes:
- Milestone Rewards: Prizes awarded at 250, 500, 750, and 1000 books.
- Annual Celebration: Join us in August for a special event honoring all participants.
- Photo Opportunity: Capture memorable moments with our custom-designed photo frame at each milestone.
Get Started:
- First Reading Log: Available at any LPL children's department or you can download the "Milestone 1" log from the link provided below.
Milestone Logs:
- Milestone 1: Books 1 – 250
- Milestone 2: Books 251 – 500
- Milestone 3: Books 501 – 750
- Milestone 4: Books 751 – 1000
Join us in fostering a love of reading from the earliest stages of childhood. Let the journey to 1000 books begin!
Join the 100 Book Club Challenge!
Make 2025 Your Year of Reading!
Embark on an exciting literary journey with the Lafayette Public Library System's 100 Book Club. Aim to read or listen to 100 books from January 1st to December 31st and earn exclusive prizes, recognition, and the unique distinction of being a 100 Book Club member! Registration opens online and at all library locations starting January 3rd.
Club Rules & Guidelines:
- Eligibility: Open to avid readers aged 6 and above.
- Reading Requirement: Members must read or listen to books themselves (For ages 6 & up, books read to them don’t count).
- Program Flexibility: Joining other library reading programs like the Summer Reading Challenge is encouraged.
- Join Anytime: You can sign up throughout the year, but books must be completed by December 31 to count.
- Book Counting: Each title counts once per year, but re-reads for personal enjoyment are always welcomed!
- Eligible Reading Material: Paperbacks, hardbacks, large print books, graphic novels, eBooks, audiobooks, and eAudiobooks. (Note: Magazines and comic books don't count. Picture books for elementary school participants only.)
- Prize Claim: After completing 100 books, verify your log at the library and fill out a Prize Claim Form.
- Prize Collection: Prizes are available for pick-up at your chosen library location.
Lifetime Membership:
Once a 100 Book Club member, always a member! Prizes are awarded in the year you reach your 100-book goal, and you can aim for this milestone in multiple years.
Get Started:
Visit any Lafayette Public Library branch to sign up in person and receive your personal reading log. Pledge to read 100 books in 2025 and be part of this exclusive club!
Register for the 100 Book Club!
Color Our World: Take the Summer Reading Challenge!
The Lafayette Public Library challenges you to read at least 20 minutes every day between May 26 and July 31, 2025! All reading counts, including books, graphic novels, magazines, and newspapers. Audiobooks and reading to a non-reader can be logged, too!
How to Participate:
- Read for at least 30 days: Earn a prize pack and a chance to win the grand prize.
- Read for 50 days: Earn another prize and an additional entry for the grand prize.
Tracking Your Reading:
- Online: Register and track your reading at lafayettepubliclibrary.org/beanstack. You can also use the Beanstack app on your smartphone or tablet.
- In-person: Register and fill out a reading log. Click here to download the Reading Log as a PDF.
Sponsors: Special thanks to our sponsors: Friends of the Lafayette Public Library, the Lafayette Public Library Foundation, Acadian Kitchens, Broussard, David & Moroux, Chick-fil-A, Fun Nation, Kart Ranch, Pizza Artista, Sonic, Clayfish Bisque, Rock'n'Bowl, and Texas Roadhouse.
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Color Our World: Discover the joy of reading through book clubs, reading to your children, or listening to audiobooks.
Contact Us: For more information about the Summer Reading Challenge and Kickoff Celebration, call your favorite library location.
Prizes (all prizes are while supplies last):
30 Day Prizes:
Adults/Teens:
- Clear Crossbody Sports Pack
- Coupons
- Bookmark
Children:
- Tie-Dye Bag
- Rubber Duck
- Paint Set
- Coupons
- Bookmark
50 Day Prizes:
Adults/Teens:
- Color Change Bottle
- Rubber Robot Figure
Children:
- Color Change Bottle
- Mini Bendable Fruit Figure
Get Involved
Learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge by calling any of our branches or visiting our Summer Reading Challenge page. This summer, we invite you to Color Our World!