The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten. Does it sound hard? Not really if you think about it. If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years.

Research shows that sharing books, conversations, and songs with young children builds language skills. This type of share contributes to children's healthy development, encourages bonding, provides skills children need to success in school, and helps assure they become lifelong lovers of books.

We're excited to bring this no cost program to your local library. Stop by the library, and let's get started!

Events

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Business Startup Class

Collinsville Community Library is partnering with the EDC (Economic Development Corporation) of Collinsville to bring this seminar about starting your own business. If you've ever given it some thought, come and discover how it's done and get your questions answered! Join us on February 22 at 6:30 PM. There is no fee for the seminar.

Adult Bingo

Join us every 2nd Thursday night at 6PM for a fun night of Bingo! No registration required.

Childrens Storytime

Join us for childrens storytime every Friday morning at 11:00! We make new friends, read a story and have an activity for the kids.

Chess Club

Love to play chess? Join us every first, third and fifth Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 PM! All ages are welcome.