5 years old, 1,000 books

METALINE FALLS — Valentine, 5, is the Pend Oreille County Library District’s first

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten finisher in Metaline Falls. In addition to being the first Metaline Falls finisher, she is the 16th finisher in Pend Oreille County. She is attending kindergarten this fall, just making the program cutoff. Anyone interested in signing up their baby, toddler or preschooler for the program can visit any of POCLD’s locations for information and a welcome bag.