Imagination Library of Greater Victoria

Imagination Library of Greater Victoria Email [email protected] to get on the wait list. Get on the waitlist here: https://imaginationlibrary.com/ca/affiliate/BCVICTORIA
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Supporting literacy in Saanich(V8Z) and Victoria(V8R), Dolly Parton's Imagination Library mails a new, high quality, age appropriate book monthly to kids from birth to age 5 - free to families! It costs $43/child per year to fund purchasing and mailing books each month. We rely on donations, fundraisers, grants and corporate sponsors to cover the cost. You can help support the program by:
-sharing

about the program
-asking friends and family to like the page
-donating (an electronic tax receipt will be provided upon donation):
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-dollywood-foundation-of-canada/campaign/dolly-partons-imagination-library-greater-victoria/
or
https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/ -BCVICTORIA
-becoming a corporate sponsor. Please email [email protected] with "sponsor" in the subject.
-Volunteering time or skills. Please email [email protected] with "volunteer" in the subject.

📚✨ The wait is over — Dolly's latest hiding spot has been revealed!You'll find her at our brand-new Little Sharing Libra...
06/04/2026

📚✨ The wait is over — Dolly's latest hiding spot has been revealed!

You'll find her at our brand-new Little Sharing Library and Bookmark Exchange, located at 4252 Loenholm Place. This special stop marks the launch of a community space where readers of all ages can share books, discover new stories, and exchange bookmarks inspired by the joy of reading 📖💙

Whether you're dropping off a favourite book, picking up your next adventure, or simply stopping by to have a look, we hope this little library becomes a place that brings our community together through the power of literacy.

A huge thank you to Westcoast Ethos for sponsoring this Where's Dolly stop and helping us create more opportunities to celebrate reading, imagination, and community connections.

📸 If you haven't already, stop by, snap a selfie with Dolly, and share it with us for your chance to win a Dolly-themed prize package!

Happy reading, and keep an eye out—Dolly may be on the move again soon! 👀✨

📚✨ Dolly was on the move again last night and has landed at her next stop!This time, she's settled in somewhere brand ne...
06/04/2026

📚✨ Dolly was on the move again last night and has landed at her next stop!

This time, she's settled in somewhere brand new—a place built for sharing stories, sparking imagination, and helping books find new homes. 📖💙

Want a clue?

🔎 Look closely at the first letter of each of the following lines:

Little readers welcome.
Open a book today.
Every story matters.
New adventures await.
Happy imaginations grow.
On every page,
Learning never ends,
Make time to read!

Did you spot the hidden clue? 👀

Find Dolly, snap a selfie with her, and share it with us for your chance to win a special Dolly-themed prize package!

🚨 LOCATION REVEAL! 🚨You found her! 🦷✨ Dolly is spending her FINAL day at before she heads off to her next mystery stop...
06/03/2026

🚨 LOCATION REVEAL! 🚨

You found her! 🦷✨ Dolly is spending her FINAL day at before she heads off to her next mystery stop tomorrow! 👀📚

Come by, snap a selfie with Dolly, and join the fun before she moves along on her Greater Victoria adventure! 💕

📸 Find Dolly
🤳 Take a selfie
📲 Post it on Facebook or Instagram
🏷️ Tag us + use

Every tagged selfie earns an entry into our prize draws! 🎁

🥳📣A huge thank you to Carey Dental for helping us spread smiles and celebrate the joy of reading with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Greater Victoria! 💖📖

Have you found me yet? 👀🦷✨Dolly is hanging out at this stop TODAY and TOMORROW before she packs up her books and heads s...
06/02/2026

Have you found me yet? 👀🦷✨

Dolly is hanging out at this stop TODAY and TOMORROW before she packs up her books and heads somewhere new! 📚💕

Here’s your final clue:
“Brush… floss… and CAREY ON!” 😄

We will reveal our local supporting business tomorrow morning, so no worries if you've not figured out where she is yet! 🔎💕

📸 Find Dolly
🤳 Snap a selfie
📲 Post it on Facebook or Instagram
🏷️ Tag us + use

Every tagged selfie earns an entry into our prize draws! 🎁

Get out and explore Greater Victoria while celebrating the joy of reading with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 💖📖

Dolly had such a blast meeting everyone at Commonwealth Pool, but she’s off to the next stop on her city-wide adventure ...
06/02/2026

Dolly had such a blast meeting everyone at Commonwealth Pool, but she’s off to the next stop on her city-wide adventure in the morning! ✨ Think you can find her? 👀

🦷 Here’s your clue:
“Keep smiling and CAREY ON… Dolly’s next tour stop is all about happy teeth!” 😄

Here’s how to play:
📸 Find Dolly
🤳 Snap a selfie with her
📲 Post it on Facebook or Instagram
🏷️ Tag us + use

Every tagged selfie earns an entry into our prize draws! 🎁✨

It’s a fun way to explore Greater Victoria, support amazing local businesses, and celebrate the joy of reading with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 💕📖

📍✨ WHERE’S DOLLY?! ✨📍She’s on the move, Greater Victoria! 👀💙Over the next week, Dolly will be popping up at businesses a...
05/31/2026

📍✨ WHERE’S DOLLY?! ✨📍

She’s on the move, Greater Victoria! 👀💙

Over the next week, Dolly will be popping up at businesses and locations all across the city — and we want YOUR family to help find her! 📚🎉

Here’s how to play:
📸 Spot Dolly
🤳 Take a selfie with her
📲 Post it on Facebook or Instagram
🏷️ Tag us + use

Every tagged selfie gets entered into our prize draws! 🎁✨

It’s a fun way to explore our community, support local businesses, and celebrate the magic of reading with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Greater Victoria. 💕📖

Who’s ready to start the hunt?! 👇👀

At Commonwealth Pool 🤗
05/31/2026

At Commonwealth Pool 🤗

📍✨ WHERE’S DOLLY?! ✨📍She’s on the move, Greater Victoria! 👀💙Join us THIS SUNDAY as we kick off the Where’s Dolly? commun...
05/29/2026

📍✨ WHERE’S DOLLY?! ✨📍

She’s on the move, Greater Victoria! 👀💙

Join us THIS SUNDAY as we kick off the Where’s Dolly? community scavenger hunt at 🏊‍♀️ Commonwealth Place from 9am - noon!

Over the next week, Dolly will be popping up at businesses and locations all across the city — and we want YOUR family to help find her! 📚🎉

Here’s how to play:
📸 Spot Dolly
🤳 Take a selfie with her
📲 Post it on Facebook or Instagram
🏷️ Tag us + use

Every tagged selfie gets entered into our prize draws! 🎁✨

It’s a fun way to explore our community, support local businesses, and celebrate the magic of reading with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Greater Victoria. 💕📖

Who’s ready to start the hunt?! 👇👀

📚✨ TURN THE PAGE TO WIN! ✨📚We’re celebrating a brand new chapter — Imagination Library of Greater Victoria is officially...
05/26/2026

📚✨ TURN THE PAGE TO WIN! ✨📚
We’re celebrating a brand new chapter — Imagination Library of Greater Victoria is officially on Instagram! 🎉
To help us grow our literacy-loving community to 1000 followers, we’re hosting a giveaway!

🎁 Prizes:
☕ Grand Prize: gift certificate to Floyd's Diner
📚 3 Runner-Up Prizes: An Imagination Library book bundle

✨ How to Enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dpil.greatervictoria/) AND Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DPILGreaterVictoria/)
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a book or brunch loving friend in the comments (each tag = one entry!)

📅 Winner announced: Monday, June 8, 2026

Every follow helps us spread the joy of books to children across Greater Victoria ❤️📖



Giveaway Rules & Disclaimer
• Giveaway open to residents of Greater Victoria, BC.
• Must be 18+ to enter.
• No purchase necessary.
• Contest closes on June 5, 2026 at 5pm PST.
• Winner will be selected at random and contacted via direct message through Imagination Library of Greater Victoria. We will not ask for any payment or personal information.
• Winners must respond within 48 hours or another winner may be selected.
• This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.
• By entering, participants release Facebook and Instagram from any responsibility related to this giveaway.

We are looking for 5 more businesses to sponsor a stop for the 1st Annual Where's Dolly? Campaign. It's like city wide W...
04/29/2026

We are looking for 5 more businesses to sponsor a stop for the 1st Annual Where's Dolly? Campaign. It's like city wide Where's Waldo but families have fun hunting for a life size standup of Dolly Parton. All proceeds go towards free books for families!
Please reach out to [email protected] or 250-507-8663 with any questions or to sponsor a stop. Deadline for confirmation is May 4th. Event running May-June

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