Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five. The goal of the program is to increase childhood literacy and kindergarten readiness.

In Lewis County, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a partnership between local Rotary Clubs and United Way of Lewis County. Currently, there are about 1500 kids enrolled across Lewis County and nearly 10,000 books have already been distributed.

How Does It Work?

• A parent or guardian enrolls a child in the program
• Each month, a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in the child’s name, to their home, up to the age of five
• The child will receive their first book approximately 6-9 weeks after they are enrolled

Where Do I Sign Up?

• At the Imagination Library site: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
• At the United Way web site: https://www.lewiscountyuw.com/dolly-partons-imagination-library
• By contacting a local Rotary Club member
• Some local businesses and libraries have sign-up sheets

How Much Does It Cost?

• There is no cost to the child or family
• Rotary and United Way raise funds to sponsor each child
• The cost to mail the books is $25 per year per child, or $125 for five years per child

How Can I Help?

• Spread the word to families with children under age 5
• Sponsor a child: $25 per year per child, or $125 for five years per child. You can donate at the United Way website: https://www.lewiscountyuw.com/dolly-partons-imagination-library