Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
The DeKalb Public Library is proud to announce a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!
What is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library?
The Imagination Library is a literacy program founded by the legendary Dolly Parton. Each month, the Imagination Library mails a high quality, age appropriate book to children from birth to age five, addressed to them, at no cost to the child’s family.
Since its launch in 1995, the Imagination Library has grown from an initial book order of 1,700, to today, sending more than one million books per month to children around the world, inspiring them to Dream More, Learn More, Care More, and Be More. To date, the Imagination Library has sent over 200 million books to children worldwide!
Thank you to the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library, Lehan’s, BASICS DeKalb County, Altrusa International DeKalb County IL, and the DeKalb County Community Foundation, for sponsoring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in DeKalb County.
Why is this program special?
Helping children develop an early love of reading is one of the best ways to boost their educational success. This program helps parents provide their children with that love of reading from the very beginning, at no cost, thanks to the generosity of our community sponsors.
Who is eligible?
The program is open to all children under the age of five who live in DeKalb County, Illinois. There is no income requirement to participate. Households with more than one child under the age of five can register all eligible children.
How can I enroll?
Enrolling is simple, and completely free! If you live in DeKalb County, click the button below, click ‘Next’, type in your DeKalb County zip code, and follow the prompts to register your child and begin receiving their free book each month.
For additional information or help with registration, please contact the Youth Department at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 or [email protected].
How can I help?
If you would like to become a supporter of this incredible program, click the button below, and let us know in the notes section that you’d like your donation to go to the Imagnation Library. A donation of any amount will help the children in our county begin their reading journey!
