Imagination Library of Greater Victoria

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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.

💖 Thank you to everyone who participated 🙌🏻Jasmine and family won the family pass to Butterfly Gardens! Enjoy a warm adv...
10/07/2026

💖 Thank you to everyone who participated 🙌🏻

Jasmine and family won the family pass to Butterfly Gardens!
Enjoy a warm adventure together 🦋

Thank you, Butterfly Gardens, for contributing the pass!

💖 Thank you to everyone who participated 🙌🏻Holly and family have won the $30 gift card to Influence Board Shop, located ...
10/06/2026

💖 Thank you to everyone who participated 🙌🏻

Holly and family have won the $30 gift card to Influence Board Shop, located at 3954 Quadra Street!
In case you didn't know... You don't have to put your board away when the rain starts with the 2 indoor skateboard rooms. One is currently getting ramp-ed up with a new setup that will be ready mid-fall. Gear up and get ready to skate all winter long 🛹

Thank you again to Influence Board Shop for generously donating the gift card.

🦋 ANOTHER GIVE LIKE DOLLY DAY GIVEAWAY! 📚💖In the spirit of  , we’re celebrating another amazing community partner who he...
09/26/2026

🦋 ANOTHER GIVE LIKE DOLLY DAY GIVEAWAY! 📚💖

In the spirit of , we’re celebrating another amazing community partner who helps make a difference in the lives of local families!

🌿 A huge thank-you to Butterfly Gardens, part of the Truffle Group, for their generosity and support of our community. Through their annual rotating charity donations and their support of StoryWalks at Butterfly Gardens, they help bring stories, nature and learning together in a magical way. 📖🦋

And now, it’s your chance to experience the magic! ✨ We’re giving away a Family Pass to Butterfly Gardens so you and your loved ones can explore the beautiful gardens and enjoy a little adventure together.

📚 HOW TO ENTER:
For one entry, answer this question in the comments:
Where is the most interesting place you have ever read a book?

Maybe it was under a tree, on a mountaintop, on a plane or somewhere completely unexpected! We can’t wait to hear your stories. 💖

Thank you, Butterfly Gardens, for helping us grow a community where a love of reading can bloom! 🌸

🎉 GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
1. Where is the most interesting place you have ever read a book?
2. Earn 1 additional entry for each of the following: tag a friend, follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butterfly.gardens and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriabutterflygardens/
Giveaway closes Sept 29 at 11:59pm. The winner will be contacted by direct message and must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize. Open to Greater Victoria residents. No purchase necessary.

This giveaway is hosted by Imagination Library of Greater Victoria and 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.

Today, we’re celebrating the people who   - yes, that includes you!To everyone who has donated, volunteered, spread the ...
09/25/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the people who - yes, that includes you!
To everyone who has donated, volunteered, spread the word, partnered with us or simply believes every child should have books of their own: ✨THANK YOU!✨
Because of you, over 2200 books have been sent in Greater Victoria through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. 📚
Your generosity helps bring the joy of reading into homes, spark imaginations and create special moments between children and the people who love them. 💖 Dolly often called her Local Imagination Library Partners the “true heroes” of her program. We’re so grateful to have a community that continues that spirit of giving. Thank you for helping us carry on Dolly's legacy by giving back to the children of Greater Victoria. 🦋
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-dollywood-foundation-of-canada/campaign/dolly-partons-imagination-library-greater-victoria/

It was so much fun for the first showing of 9 to 5, The Vic Theatre  has 2 more opportunities for you! There are still s...
09/14/2026

It was so much fun for the first showing of 9 to 5, The Vic Theatre has 2 more opportunities for you!
There are still some tickets left so grab yours before they sell out - again! The Dolly Parton cutout will be there for pictures 🙌

NEW SCREENINGS!
You loved Dolly, so we brought her back! Come see Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin in 9 to 5.

The Imagination Library of Greater Victoria has kindly lent us their life-size Dolly cutout for you to take pictures with—and to learn more about their wonderful organization

19+ screenings at The Vic Theatre on:
- Saturday, September 12 at 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, September 15 at 7:15 PM
- Thursday, September 17 at 7:15 PM

Get tickets now at https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/product/dolly-parton-tribute-nine-to-five/

You're invited THIS SUNDAY to join the Community Picnic, hosted by the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network. Bring food ...
09/10/2026

You're invited THIS SUNDAY to join the Community Picnic, hosted by the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network. Bring food and a blanket to and enjoy music, crafts and a giant book exchange while celebrating the Little Free Library Awards 🎉 We'll be there with info about
the Imagination Library of Greater Victoria and helping with crafts.
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026�
Time: 3:00 to 7:00 pm�
Location: Oswald Park, 3031 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria
https://victoriaplacemaking.ca/2026/placemaking/youre-invited-to-the-little-free-library-awards-community-picnic/

A big thank you to The Vic Theatre for the fun night sharing about the Imagination Library and showing a Dolly classic, ...
09/07/2026

A big thank you to The Vic Theatre for the fun night sharing about the Imagination Library and showing a Dolly classic, 9 to 5! We loved seeing people dressed in their Dolly best🦋 Congrats to the Trivia winners 🎉
Shout out to the volunteers and Astrid Loucks for snapping pics of people with the Dolly cutout 💖

Another great article sharing aboutthe Imagination Library of Greater Victoria!
09/01/2026

Another great article sharing about
the Imagination Library of Greater Victoria!

While the late Dolly Parton evokes memories of sequins and songs, dozens of children in Greater Victoria know her as “the book lady.”

🎟️Get your tickets for this fun 19+ showing of 9 to 5 🎟️
09/01/2026

🎟️Get your tickets for this fun 19+ showing of 9 to 5 🎟️

Join us for a Dolly Tribute screening of 9 to 5. A representative of Imagination Library of Greater Victoria will be in attendance with a life-sizew Dolly cutout for photos and to explain the organization.

The Imagination Library of Greater Victoria is the local partner of Dolly Parton's early literacy and book gifting program.
It mails a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book each month to enrolled children from birth to age five and living in the V84 and V8Z postal codes.

19+ screening of 9 TO 5 at The Vic Theatre on Sunday, September 6 at 7:30 PM.

Get tickets at https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/product/dolly-parton-tribute-nine-to-five/

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