1. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Where do I start?
Hannah Adamson
Derby Public Library

2. Why 1000 Books? Easy, passive programming Long lasting
Integrates into all other early literacy activities we already do
Another level of interaction with patrons

3. Brainstorming No theme = timeless
Yearly timeline = runs school year, program rolls over every September
Cross promotion = Baby & Me, Wonderful Ones, Tales for Twos, Preschool Storytime
Ease of use for all staff members
Statistics – How to track?

5. Record Keeping
Evanced = used our current summer reading software to work for 1000 BBK
Track prize levels
Track book totals
Reading record at circulation desk
Monthly update
Finisher spreadsheet

9. Prize Levels
100 = yellow book bag, entry into yearly grand prize drawing
500 = free book
1000 = certificate, finish t-shirt, wall of fame recognition
Annual grand prize drawing for all active participants who have finished at least the first level

12. Folder and Logs
Folder includes: welcome letter, suggested titles, first log, and program brochure
10 logs, each with 100 books
Patrons can use their own stickers or simply color in the circle, use checkmarks, or even initial each circle.
Completion form

14. Materials Bags – ordered through Geiger Books – Scholastic
Folders, Paper, Stickers – Quill
T-Shirts – Shirts Plus in Derby, KS
Everything is printed in house – EASY!

15. Wall of Fame
110,200 Books
53 Finishers
462 Sign-Ups

16. Other Resources http://tinytipsforlibraryfun.blogspot.com
GOOGLE!

17. Other Ideas? Share how you do it!
Options for smaller and bigger libraries?

18. Questions?
Hannah Adamson Derby Public Library