08/26/2026
We are deeply grateful for the incredible vision of Dolly Parton. Nearly 30 years ago, she founded Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in honor of her father. She believed literacy inspires children to “dream more, learn more, care more, and be more.” The Imagination Library has mailed hundreds of millions of books directly to children's homes worldwide, putting stories into little hands to help them learn, succeed, and grow.
Right here in Clinton County, we are proud to share that we have mailed over 36,000 books to more than 1,800 local children. Nearly 1,000 kids have “graduated” from our local program, entering kindergarten better prepared thanks to the home libraries they built along the way.
Dolly always understood the power of stories—from her classic songwriting to her advocacy for young readers. If you would like to celebrate her legacy of literacy today, here are a few simple ways to join in:
Read together: Share a favorite Imagination Library book with your child today.
Enroll a child: Sign up an eligible little one for the program.
Donate locally: A gift of just $31 sponsors a full year of books delivered directly to a Clinton County child.
Support your local United Way: Designate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in your donation.
Visit and support your local library: Explore your local branches and discover everything they offer our community
