Oregon’s version of Imagination Library, an initiative launched by superstar Dolly Parton to send a free book each month to babies and preschoolers, recently mailed its 4 millionth book to an Oregon ...

Dolly Parton‘s Imagination Library program is facing some funding turbulence in the state of Kentucky. Local chapters in the state have used Parton’s popular early childhood reading program for a ...

Mary Baskett, co-leader of Longmont organization Born to Read, believes all children should have the opportunity to fall in love with reading before they turn 5. “We want all kids to be reading, and ...

In Fresno County, at least 60% of third graders are struggling to read at grade level. Educators say many grew up without books in the home, but a program ...

Almost two years ago, United Way of the Greater Capital Region embarked on a new project. It reaches 14,000 children every ...

Representatives from Hancock County Community Foundation gathered for this photo in 2015 as they kicked off Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Hancock County. Pictured are, front row (from left): ...

A resolution to increase enrollment in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Kentucky has been passed unanimously after a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SHEBOYGAN – Kids up to 5 years old living in the city of Sheboygan can now receive free books with a new local program of Dolly ...

Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday Jan. 19, 2026. Her Imagination Library program launched in 1995 in Sevier County as a tribute to her dad, Robert Lee Parton. Imagination Library delivers free ...

Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun speaks to a group of local residents about the importance of reading and Imagination Library during an event Wednesday at Pizza + Libations in Bargersville. The event ...