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All MPHPL locations will be closed Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

Literacy Initiatives

Literacy Initiatives

PRESCHOOL

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Storytimes

Storytime sessions for babies to preschoolers, designed to spark imagination and support early learning through books, songs and play.

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Literacy Initiatives

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Get a free book mailed to your child every month until age five. There is no cost, no catch, just the joy of reading together.

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Literacy Initiatives

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Read 1000 books with your child before kindergarten and earn fun rewards for every 100. Build early literacy one story at a time.

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SCHOOL-AGE

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200 Books Before Middle School

Keep children excited about reading with a fun milestone challenge. Log your reading progress and earn prizes along the way.

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60 Books Before High School 

Encourage preteens to build strong reading habits by completing 60 books before high school. Track titles, earn rewards and grow confidence. 

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50 Books Before Graduation

Support teen literacy with a personal reading challenge designed to follow students through high school. Track your progress and earn recognition for your achievements.

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