What is 100 Books Before College?

100 Books Before College is a reading incentive program for middle- and high-schoolers. Reading improves your vocabulary and test scores. Plus, reading prepares you for life after high school while helping you become a more creative, well-rounded person. A valid public library card to any Illinois library is all that is needed to enroll in the program.

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How do I start?

Sign up by clicking the "register" button above. Download a copy of the reading log to keep track of the number of books you read.

 

Participants fill out a reading log for every 25 books read and then turn that in to a staff member at the Adult Information Desk.

 

Read 100 books before the end of 12th grade/Senior Year and you will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card and will also receive a college supply kit and a Certificate of Completion.

 

Participants will earn prizes at the 25, 50, 75 and 100 books read levels. See below for the list of prizes.

• 25 Books: Water Bottle

• 50 Books: Reading Themed Button

• 75 Books: $5 The Edge Coffee House Gift Card

• 100 Books: College Supply Kit and a Certificate of Completion and drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.
   

What books can I read?

You can read any book you want. Audiobooks, graphic novels and manga also count. However, we encourage all readers to read something that they normally would not read, such as a different genre or something higher in reading level. For a list of book recommendations, please click on the "recommended reading list" icon above.

 

Questions?

For questions, contact Cassandra, Teen Librarian, at coconnell@cretelibrary.org or 708-672-8017.