1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Read with your child and celebrate reading milestones with us! Children who hear at least 1,000 books before kindergarten have greater success learning to read, and we’re here to help. Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are all eligible to participate.

Let’s get started! Choose what is easiest for you.

• Download the free Beanstack Tracker app from your app store.
• Track books on the Beanstack website. Click here to get started. 
• Visit any Sioux City Public Library location to receive a tracking card, OR
• Print the first card shown below.

Log each time your child enjoys a book.

• Books can be counted again and again. Repetition is good for learning new words!
• Count books your child hears in storytime, in daycare or preschool, and with a friend or family member. Listening to books is the goal!

Collect your child’s prize for each 200 books read! Stop by any Sioux City Library location.

• Show your prize notification on the app.
• Print the certificate from the website.
• Present the completed card or print out.

We’ll celebrate the accomplishment with you!

• Please bring your child with you. We will take their picture and add it to their special achievement certificate.

During your visit to the Library, you’ll also receive the next card to continue tracking books, or you can print the next card on this site to continue tracking your progress.