Last year the Pinney Library launched 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, a free reading program that encourages parents to read 1000 books with their child before he or she enters school. Celebrate the one-year anniversary of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten with guest readers Mayor Paul Soglin (9 am), Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham (9:30 am), Dane County Executive Joe Parisi (10 am), Michelle Li of Channel 3 News (11:30 am), and Pinney Library staff. Refreshments will be served, and each child who registers will receive a free book bag.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten was launched with a grant from the Madison Public Library Foundation.