Happy Birthday, Dolly!

On January 19, we celebrate one of our favorite people—Imagination Library founder Dolly Parton.

Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write, Dolly started her Imagination Library in 1995 for the children within her home county. Dolly’s vision was to foster a love of reading among her county’s preschool children and their families by providing them with the gift of a specially selected book each month. Today, her program gifts over 2.2 million free books each month to children around the world. The Imagination Library program in Knox County, Tennessee has gifted over 3.7 million books since 2005 and mails almost 19,000 books each month.

It’s through the aid of donors like you that Dolly’s mission continues to thrive. You can show Dolly your appreciation for her treasured program by supporting it. Your $15 donation will provide books for one Knox County child for an entire year!
 

Your donation provides books for children in Knox County. Every child under the age of 5 is eligible for our program. Our community must raise $1.25 for every book delivered. This is matched by the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation. 

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Join us for special storytimes at participating locations to celebrate Dolly's birthday on January 19. Enjoy a story, crafts, and cupcakes.