1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Hedrick Public Library has started 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! It is a free, self-paced program that encourages parents and guardians to reach a goal of reading 1,000 books to their children before they enter kindergarten. Rereading the same books counts towards the goal as well!

Every 100 books you and your children read together, you can come into the library and get a prize, which can include fun stickers, bookmarks, fidgets, or a free children’s book! If you’re interested, you can come in and grab a reading log sheet!

Mission Statement

Hedrick Public Library By-Laws

VII. Goals and Objectives

A. Service to the General Community:

  1. Hedrick Public Library will serve the needs and interests of the general community through information on a variety of topics, and will endeavor to present materials, and information on all sides of controversial issues.
  2. Service to the occupational community: Within the limitations of space and funds, the library will seed to provide specialized data of interest to all occupations.
  3. Service to the Student: The Library will strive to meet the needs of area school students, and work in cooperation with teachers of the Pekin School District concerning research. assignments, and special projects.

B. Recognizing its involvement and responsibility to the community, the Hedrick Public Library thus                   endeavors to fulfill the information, education, and recreation needs of the public.