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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Ages 0 - 5 years old

Help your child prepare for kindergarten by participating in this self-paced program. Decide when and how long to read to your child, and receive reading incentives along the way.

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Adult Reading Program at Elk Grove Village Library

Adult Services Reading Program

Reading with Your Gnomies

Ages 14 and up

Mythological creatures are taking over Adult Services this winter! Our knowledgeable Gnomes are here to guide you to a treasure-trove of good books. Join our Reading Program and enjoy tomes from nine gnome-y categories for a chance to win one of ten $20 gift cards from a local business.

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Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books

Grades 4 and 5

Open to 4th and 5th graders and homeschoolers, Battle of the Books brings teams of participants together to demonstrate reading comprehension of books read from a standard book list.

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Youth Services Reading Program

Tic-Tac-Snow!

Birth to grade 8

Hibernate with stories this season at the Library! Just like bears in their cozy dens, winter is the perfect time to curl up and read for a chance to win prizes.

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