1000 Books Before School

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1000 Books Before School is a joint project between NSW councils to support babies and young children spark a love of reading and build a strong foundation before starting school.

  • All children must be aged 0 - 5 and have their own Burwood Library membership card. Sign up at the launch, or any time at Burwood Library!
  • Create your account on the Beanstack website or download the Beanstack app via Google Play or App Store.
  • After creating your account, register for the 1000 Books Before School challenge.
  • After your child reads or listens to a book (at home, kindy or day-care), register the book in the Beanstack app.
  • Read 1000 books and collect rewards on the way! Collect your very own book bag after 100 books, then win a merit patch to add to your bag for every 100 books.
  • The program finishes when 1000 books are read, your child turns 6 or starts school.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a Burwood Library card for my child?

Parents or legal guardians should visit the library to get a card for their child. It's free! We'll need some evidence of your address, like a bill or driver's license and some evidence that you are the child's parent or guardian, like a Medicare card that has both of your names on it.

Do I need to read 1000 different books!

Not at all! Repetition is great for learning, and if your child has a favourite book you can read and log it as many times as you like.

Do online books count?

Absolutely! You can find audiobooks and eBooks for children on the following platforms:

You can log into any of these services with your library membership number and pin.

Where do I go for more help signing up?

You can come into the library branch to get assistance to sign up for Beanstack and the 1000 Books Before School challenge.

If you need more help using the Beanstack app, you can also visit their handy help section.

How-to videos

How to sign up for Beanstack on the app

How to log books on the Beanstack app

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