Alexander and Library Director Justin Dyer in front of the Library's 1KBBK Tree of Accomplishment. Alexander has completed the Hillsboro City Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program. For his hard work, he has received backpacks full of school supplies and a new book! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that promotes early literacy skill development and parent-child bonding through reading in children ages birth to five.