March 28, 2024

Bantell completes 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Dante Bantell recently completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Newton Public Library. The 1,000 Books program is ongoing, parents may sign up children as young as newborn.  The program encourages parents to make daily reading with their child a habit.  Children receive a sticker for each 100 books, a book at 500 and at 1,000 a bag of items for kindergarten readiness. Parents may use the 1,000 Books App to record books, or keep track in a book log from the library.