For Parents

Sign up for these resources at the library.

 "1000 Books Before Kindergarten"

 Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your child starts kindergarten.The library will provide a bag, journal, and access to motivational gifts to your child for every 100 books milestone to help keep you on track.

Sign up for this FREE program at the library.

What is it? Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child's name directly to your home. Best of all it is a FREE GIFT to your child through our partnership with local organizations! There is no cost or obligation to your family.

Who is eligible? Children under the age of five in Hancock County.

Stop in at the library to pick up a registration form.

Made possible in part by United Way of North Central Iowa.