Press Release
Berkeley County Library System, (BCLS) welcomes interested library users to attend the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Information Event on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 10 am – 12 pm at the Moncks Corner Library, located 1003 N. Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. Participants will have children’s crafts, Storytime (10:30-11 a.m. and 11:30-12 p.m.) and Activity Sheets available in addition to 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Book Bundles for checkout!
The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program is a county-wide initiative that encourages families to read at least 1,000 books with their children to help them prepare for kindergarten. Ninety percent of a child's brain development occurs from birth through age five. Although this is the case, 57% of Tri-County children are deemed “not ready” when starting Kindergarten.
The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten annual initiative aims to positively improve Tri-County children's literacy skills beginning from birth through age five. Two-hundred twelve children registered in the program from July 2021 – June 2022 with 93 actively logging their reading efforts, and 11 children completing the program!
“It’s never too early to start reading to your child,” said Sharon Fashion, Youth Services Coordinator for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. “It’s important to make reading a part of their life – as the benefits of reading last a lifetime.”
