4CCF - Friends of Imagination Library

10/06/2026

Thank you so much Dryden Community Schools and your Student Library Board for your support of Imagination Library! The Coin War proceeds will help us deliver books to more than 18 Dryden-area youngsters for the next year.

09/25/2026

🛍Headed out and about today? Our committee members will be stationed at local businesses in Almont, Armada and Romeo for Give Like Dolly Day to collect donations and help families register to receive free books.

09/25/2026

Here's a delicious way to support our efforts today in honor of "Give Like Dolly Day!" Thank you Main’s Treat Coffeehouse 💗

09/24/2026

Many thanks to Westview Orchards & Winery for hosting Dolly Day this Saturday! 🍏

Wear pink attire and get 50% off your Farm Fun admission! Pink must be part of your clothing—accessories alone do not qualify.

Be sure to stop and say hi to our wonderful volunteers who will be collecting donations and answering questions about Imagination Library. Every gift helps us mail books to more than 2,400 local children every month.

09/18/2026

Thank you to the Dryden Elementary Student Library Board for supporting our work next week with a Coin War! We look forward to seeing who wins...best of luck everyone!

With Dryden Community Schools ❤

08/31/2026

We're so grateful for our local library partners!

Take a picture with our newest employee and donate to our local chapter of the Imagination Library! Thank you to the Four County Community Foundation for allowing Dolly to be our guest!

08/31/2026

Many thanks to The Creamery on Main for supporting our efforts! 🩷

We heard people are wearing PINK for Dolly today, and we couldn’t think of a sweeter way to celebrate her. 💕🎀🍦

So today, 10% of all proceeds at The Creamery on Main will be donated to the Four County Community Foundation’s Imagination Library Fund to help put books into the hands of local children. 📚💗

Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library by mailing free books to children in her home county with one simple goal: inspire a lifelong love of reading. Today, that little idea has grown into something that has touched millions of families. 🥹📖✨

So wear your pink, grab yourself a cone covered in pink sprinkles, and help us honor Dolly’s legacy while supporting kids right here in our community. 💕🍦

Want to give a little extra? Monetary donations to the Imagination Library can also be dropped off at Armada Free Public Library or made through their donation link HERE: https://www.4ccf.org/initiatives/four-county-imagination-library/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-qFxwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXpyaFJPWGRSSjBneDFURlJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEemck639g2PIbNxr6r-ddUl5Ja8gQ-DjdYLbQP0CK0W5sOv_bhuHsRPx3OZT4_aem_6rCn8pAjLkoacFB500B09A

Here’s to Dolly, books, big imaginations & a whole lotta PINK. 🎀📚🍦💕

08/28/2026

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08/25/2026

Thank you, Dolly ❤

It's been an honor to work with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library since 2022 and help put books in the hands of thousands of children in Lapeer, Macomb and Oakland counties. Her dedication to early literacy has inspired us all.

Memorial donations can be made to our local Imagination Library affiliate here, https://www.4ccf.org/initiatives/four-county-imagination-library/

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

08/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who came yesterday to our Make Your Meal Matter fundraiser at the Washington Township Culver's restaurant!

Our volunteers helped restaurant staff deliver tasty treats with a smile, collected donations and handed out registration forms so that more local children can start receiving free books in the mail through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

This is the second year the Washington Township Culver's restaurant has supported our efforts to promote early childhood literacy...thank you!