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     The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten. Does it sound hard? Not really if you think about it. If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years. If you consider that most children start kindergarten at around 5 years of age, you have more time than you think (so get started). Need more information? Check out the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten website. 

     The key is perseverance. Make it exciting. When your child reaches a milestone, give him/her a small reward (stickers, backpacks, books). Most local programs already have a reward system built into place. If a program is not available where you live, join our program today. Most of all be creative!

     Make a record of what you are reading in a spiral notebook, online, or by whatever method you want. The journal itself will make a great keepsake item for your precious child. If you are able to, make sure to keep a record of any book that is being read to your child. This includes teachers and siblings.

How Do I Register My Child/Children?

•  Register your child at the library (either in Findlay, Arlington, or the Bookmobile). You will receive a record sheet for your first 100 titles.
• Record the titles of the books you read.
• When the record is full, bring it to the library.
• Pick up the next record sheet and have your child choose a prize from our prize box.
• When you reach 1,000 books, there is a special gift and certificate!

Kids Digital Collection - eBooks (click here)

     Read for Life is an adult literacy program established in 1987 by the Findlay Service League to provide reading instruction for adult who are unable to read or have limited reading ability.

     Read for Life will also provide tutors to the City Mission and Hope House.

There are currently no available employment openings. 

For more information about employment, please contact Joanna Redd at 419-434-9473 or e-mail at jredd@findlaylibrary.org  

Download the free Babies Need Words Every Day book list brochure. This brochure is great for sharing with parents and caregivers! Click here to download the brochure (PDF).