Drop by the Georgetown or Acton branch to pick up the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten tracker. Display your tracker somewhere everyone in your family can see it.

How do we track our reading?

Once you have your tracker, choose a few books and start reading them with your child. For each book you read together, colour in a leaf or flower.

Do we have to keep track of the titles of each book we read?

You can keep a list of the titles and authors of the books you read, but it is not required.

Can we count books that we have read more than once?

Yes, absolutely, in fact, it’s encouraged!

Is there a required reading list?

Your child and you choose which books to read, but if you are looking for suggestions, ask our library staff and they will be happy to help you find something! You can also check out our Getting Started Reading List here:

Can we count books that have been read to my child by someone else (for example, a librarian, babysitter, sibling, etc.)?

Any book that has been read to your child counts!

Is 1000 Books Before Kindergarten compatible with the library’s Summer Reading Club?

Absolutely! Any books read for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten can also be counted towards our Summer Reading Club.

Cosplay Registration Form

Deadline: April 3, 2026

Halton Hills FanFest takes place at the Georgetown Branch of the Halton Hills Public Library (9 Church Street, Georgetown, ON) on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. During the event, Cosplayers are invited to attend, take photos, and meet and greet with participants. If you are interested in volunteering as a Cosplayer for FanFest, please complete the form below.

All Cosplayers will have access to a locked space to store personal belongings and take breaks.
Please note, all costumes must be "family friendly" (e.g., no nudity, no profanity, no excessive blood, or gore, realistic weapons etc.)
A sampling of 2-3 images of your cosplay should be submitted with this application. Images will be used for promotional purposes.

If you have questions, please contact Emma Lupinacci, Youth Services Librarian.

First name

Last name

Phone

Email

Which character will you Cosplay as?

Which category will you be Cosplaying as?

Princesses

Superheroes

Anime

Movies & TV

Please select when you will be attending FanFest:

Morning (10 am-1 pm)

Afternoon (1 pm-4 pm)

All Day (10am –4 pm)

Please provide a sampling of 2-3 images of your work. Images will be used for exhibitor selection.

I consent to have my artwork photographed for use in library promotions.

Yes

No

Start your child on a path to success with reading!

Visit any library branch to pick up your free tracking chart and begin your 1000 Books journey!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun, easy, and free early literacy program designed to help families build strong reading habits from birth through preschool. The goal is simple: read any book to your baby, toddler, or preschooler and reach 1000 books before they begin kindergarten.

Why Participate?

You are your child’s first teacher and learning starts at birth! You play a key role in your child’s early literacy, and this program can help you get started at home. Reading together helps build a lifelong love of reading and develops critical early literacy skills in children.

Children who enjoy books will want to learn to read.

The more words a child hears, the larger their vocabulary will be, which helps with reading.

Reading to children before the age of 6 builds crucial language, cognitive (attention, memory, thinking), and social-emotional skills, fostering school readiness and stronger bonds with caregivers. (Canadian Paediatric Society).

How it works:

Read books with your child—any book counts
Track your progress using a FREE 1000 Books chart, available at any of our library branches

Read at your own pace—one book a day adds up quickly

Celebrate your achievement!

When you reach 1000 books:

Bring your completed tracker to your local library branch

Receive a special certificate to celebrate your child’s accomplishment

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Row of colorful books on a teal background

How do I sign up?