For many years, the San Bernardino County Library and First 5 San Bernardino have worked together to champion early literacy, and this enduring partnership continues with the expansion of the celebrated “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” initiative — an early literacy program designed to inspire parents and caregivers to read aloud to their children and prepare young learners for lifelong academic success.
The “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program supports families in building reading habits from the earliest years of life. By engaging in daily reading, families not only strengthen early literacy skills, but build meaningful connections that help prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. The program is free and accessible at all San Bernardino County Library branches.