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All it takes is one book a day, 3-4 minutes, to open your child’s mind to a lifelong love of books and learning.
“Parents often ask me what they ought to do to prepare their children for a future they can scarcely imagine, in a world that's changing before their eyes.
I say that there's a brilliant learning technology already on the shelf.
It builds vocabulary, conveys knowledge, fosters creativity, improves concentration, develops skills of reasoning and pattern recognition, calms anxiety and opens discussions … all this, while nurturing love and bringing joy.
The batteries last forever. It's cheap, and sometimes even free. And it's widely available in libraries, shops and homes.”Dr Alan Finkel AO, Australia’s Chief Scientist
Register your child with the 1000 Books Before School program and start reading! Each time a book has been read, tick off the tally sheet you will be issued. Bring your tally sheet to the library and your child will receive a certificate at 50, 100, 250, 500, 750 and 1000 book milestones.
When your child starts school or preschool they will not only have a handful of awards to show their teachers and classmates, they will also have a head start in learning to read and write.
The award winning 1000 Books Before School reading program was implemented by Gunnedah Shire Library in 2014. This innovative program has since been rolled out to many other libraries with great success. Upper Hunter Shire Libraries are proud to introduce this program to the Upper Hunter Shire community.
For library hours and other reading program go to uhrl.nsw.gov.au or call your local library branch.
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney. The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.
We have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are committed to keeping you safe.
PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337
Phone: 02 6540 1100
Fax: 02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi
After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199
Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.
We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.
Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.