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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Check out the slides from and archived recording of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten webinar, broadcast live on Jan. 22, 2013, featuring the program's originator, Sandy Krost, of Bremen Public Library in Indiana, and Laura McConnell of East Morgan Public Library in Colorado, to learn more about this exciting early literacy program spreading to public libraries in Colorado and across the country.

Watch the Archived Webinar Here

To apply for a 2013 early literacy mini-grant to begin or enhance a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, go to the Mini-Grants web page (CO public libraries only).

For more information:

From East Morgan County Library District's Program:


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