1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a free program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before they start kindergarten.
How to Participate
- Stop by the Children’s Desk and you will receive everything you need to get started, including reading log sheets. Each sheet has space for 100 books.
- Read any book to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. You can read the same book more than once. You can even listen to audiobooks or explore ebooks and animated books using some of the resources listed below.
- Update your log sheet every time you read a book.
- Visit the library after every 100 books to receive a special sticker and a prize.
- When your child completes 1,000 books they will receive a certificate of completion and a special prize.
- Print your own reading log here.
Try These Resources to Find Stories Online
Upcoming Events
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Winter Storytime: Ages 3-6
Join Ms. Toni for a special story, silly rhymes, and seasonal craft.
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Join us on Friday mornings for these special storytimes that are just right for little listeners.
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Join us on Friday mornings for these special storytimes that are just right for little listeners.
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Noon Year's Eve Celebration: Ages 3-12
Ring in the New Year a little early with a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration! Join us for a craft and light refreshments as we count down to 12 o'clock... noon!
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Join us on Friday mornings for these special storytimes that are just right for little listeners.
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
Join us on Friday mornings for these special storytimes that are just right for little listeners.
Disclaimer(s)
Children's Programming
All programs are for Central Islip Library cardholders only. There is a limited amount of spots available in each program. If a program fills, you will be placed on a waitlist for the event. If an available spot opens, you will be contacted and placed on the active program list.
Please be on time for programs. If you are not present by the start of the program, your place in the program is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to attend a program you are registered for, please let us know so we can alert those on the waitlist. Contact the Children's Department at 631-234-9333 x6 to cancel.
