Central Citizens' Library District

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a FREE program that encourages families to read to children to prepare them for kindergarten. Each family will receive a packet at registration with a reading log and a fun prize for the child. Prizes will be awarded throughout the program for each 100 books read. There is no time limit to complete each goal, or to complete the program, although it is encouraged to complete the program by the time the child has reached age six. A Graduation and Family Reading party will be held each March and September to acknowledge those who have completed the program. This program is possible through grant funds received through the Community Foundation of Kankakee & Iroquois counties. Please register at the library.

The mission of the Central Citizens' Library District is to provide educational, informational, cultural, and recreational resources and services to all ages of people in the Central Citizens' Library District. The library will provide access to the universe of information, and especially that information which is of immediate relevance and interest to the community it serves. The library seeks to accomplish its mission through prudent management and development of its resources and by providing access to materials and services to meet the present and future needs of the community it serves.