1000 Books Before School 
1000 Books Before School is back!
The refreshed 1000 Books Before School program will be officially launched on Friday 30 June, with a celebration taking place at Bendigo Library from 11am. We'd love to see you there!
Come along for:
- A reading of Pea Pod Lullaby by local author Glenda Millard
- A special performance by Damo Music for Kids
- Face painting and giveaways
- Celebration cake
Friday 30 June, 11am
Bendigo Library
Read more about the program below.
Help your pre-schooler get ready for school!
Sharing stories with babies and young children gives them a headstart to develop literacy skills that will prepare them for school, and a lifelong love of reading.
The aim of 1000 Books Before Schools is to read 1000 books to your child before they start school, which isn't as hard as it sounds if you build it into your child's routine. Most picture books take around five minutes to read, so:
- If you read three picture books a day (around 15 minutes),
1000 books can be achieved in less than a year - If you read one book a day (around 5 minutes), 1000 books
can be achieved in less than three years - If you read one book each week day (around 5 minutes),
1000 books can be achieved in less than four years
Imagine all of the quality bonding time this will give you and your child together, and all of the adventures you will have!
The same book or story can be read multiple times, and stories enjoyed at Storytime sessions count too.