Imagination Library of Dickinson County

09/24/2026

Give Like Dolly Day is coming September 25!
Dolly Parton believed in giving back and helping children dream bigger—and this year, we’re celebrating that spirit right here in Dickinson County through Give Like Dolly Day.
On September 25, we’re inviting our community to join us in giving back to children by supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Dickinson County. Your support helps make it possible for children in our community to receive a free, high-quality book every month from birth to age 5.

09/22/2026

Proceeds go to our local Imagination Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program!

Your purchase of our commemorative Dolly shirts benefits her Imagination Library right here in Dickinson County! 📖 🩷 Join us this Friday, 9-25 for an evening of 🎤 karaoke, drink prizes & celebrating the Queen of Country!

09/19/2026

We have 471 children under the age of five active in our Dickinson County program! 116 kids graduated at age five. That's 587 little ones served. ❤📖❤

09/18/2026

08/28/2026

A true example of "Make A Ripple, Make A Difference." Thank you Okoboji Foundation!!!

Dolly Parton has spent decades inspiring children to dream, learn and believe in what’s possible. One of her greatest gifts is the Imagination Library, a program she started to put books into the hands of children and help foster a lifelong love of reading.
We also honor Dolly’s legacy right here at home. 📚❤️

The Dickinson County Imagination Library carries that same mission forward—providing free books to young children in our community and helping give them the foundation to grow, learn and imagine.

Help us honor Dolly’s legacy by investing in the next generation of Dickinson County readers. Your donation can help put more books into the hands of local children and keep the gift of imagination growing in our community.

📚Give the gift of a book. Give the gift of imagination. Give in honor of Dolly’s legacy.
Donate to the Dickinson County Imagination Library through the Okoboji Foundation

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

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

07/31/2026

Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child!

07/09/2026

Another milestone for Imagination Library! In the United States, the program continues to grow at an incredible pace. Today, 1 in 6 children under the age of five receives an Imagination Library book in the mail each month, demonstrating the extraordinary impact Local Program Partners have in communities across the country.