Imagination Library of Oswego County

06/09/2026

Over 3,500 kids have something to look forward to in the mail every month!

“My son looks forward to his book every month. He immediately wants to read it when it comes in the mail.” —Caregiver in Hannibal Central School District, May 2026

06/04/2026

Help the Oswego County Diaper Bank! A child's basic needs must be met before they can begin to learn and love to read. 🚼 📚

Did you know that diaper need affects 1 in 2 U.S. families? Diapers are a basic necessity, but they can be a major financial burden for families with young children.

The Oswego County Diaper Bank is currently in need of:
• Diapers, sizes 4–8
• Pull-Ups, sizes 2T–6T

Donations can be dropped off Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM at Integrated Community Planning (317 W. 1st Street, Suite 111, Oswego).

Want to make an even bigger impact? Consider organizing a diaper drive through your workplace, school, church, club, or community organization!

Every donation helps local children stay clean, healthy, and comfortable. Thank you for supporting families across Oswego County. 💙

05/29/2026

We are extremely grateful to the Fulton NY Lions Club for their continuous support of Imagination Library! Their generous gift enables us to continue the work of fostering a love of reading and learning in children in Fulton and across Oswego County.

We recently donated $500 to the Imagination Library of Oswego County. Click on the link for the story: https://wp.me/p1shcx-1vkP

05/18/2026

Here's how the numbers added up last month for April! 📈📚 You can read the April Monthly Impact Report here: tinyurl.com/4ns4adzk

As of April 30th, we're providing free books to 55.7% of children under 5 years old in Oswego County, NY.

❇️ 3,535 active children — New program record!
❇️ 82 new registrations
❇️ 8,545 children have participated since our inception
❇️ 4,341 children have graduated
❇️ 221,723 total books have been delivered across the County to date!

Help build brighter futures through literacy by giving today at OswegoImaginationLibrary.org/support

Know a child under 5 who isn't receiving free books? Sign up today at OswegoImaginationLibrary.org/enroll and they can receive a free book each month until their fifth birthday.

05/08/2026

Our friends at the Fulton Noon Rotary Club are hosting their annual Co****le Tournament on May 16th! They have continuously supported Imagination Library and their tournaments help raise the funds to allow them to be so generous to programs like ours.

05/06/2026

Happy ! We're celebrating children's books and the importance of literacy and reading. Recent research by Dolly Parton's Imagination Library shows that after just 10 books, children in the program were at least 4x more likely to demonstrate stronger emerging literacy skills. 💪 📚

Earlier this year, the Dollywood Foundation shared their groundbreaking international research study of the Imagination Library. Data was collected from over 86,000 families in the five countries that Imagination Library operates in, making it the largest dataset in the world on shared book reading.

Children enrolled in the Imagination Library build strong early reading foundations that help words, characters, and dreams take root.

Learn more here: imaginationlibrary.com/international-research

04/29/2026

We're honored to have been chosen as the nonprofit beneficiary for this year’s 3rd Annual All Women's Captain and Crew Golf Tournament! This "women supporting women in Oswego County" tournament will be held on June 28th, 2026, at Battle Island State Park. ⛳ 📚

All proceeds will benefit Imagination Library of Oswego County, helping put more books into the hands of more children!

If you're interested in participating, sponsoring a hole, or donating a basket, please contact the following:
• Lisa Reed: [email protected], 315-278-6027
• Lynn Kistner: [email protected], 315-591-8077
• Sandy Shue: [email protected], 315-263-2770

04/24/2026

Here's how the numbers added up last month for March! 📈📚 You can find our Monthly Impact Reports here: tinyurl.com/4ns4adzk

As of March 31st, we're providing free books to 55.7% of children under 5 years old in Oswego County, NY.

❇️ 3,533 active children — New program record!
❇️ 75 new registrations
❇️ 8,471 children have participated since our inception
❇️ 4,270 children have graduated
❇️ 218,239 total books have been delivered across the County to date!

Help build brighter futures through literacy by giving today at OswegoImaginationLibrary.org/support

Know a child under 5 who isn't receiving free books? Sign up today at OswegoImaginationLibrary.org/enroll and they can receive a free book each month until their fifth birthday.

04/22/2026

🌏 Happy Earth Day! 🌍 While reading with your child today, take a moment to talk about the joys and wonders of planet Earth and the importance of protecting our little world. 🌎

Here are some relevant books from this year's book list from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

📘 You Are a Honey Bee!, by Laurie Ann Thompson, illustrated by Jay Fleck (for kids born in 2021)

📘 Our Tree, written and illustrated by Jessica Meserve (for kids born in 2022)

📘 Jonny Lambert's Bear and Bird Explore the Seashore, by Jonny Lambert (for kids born in 2023)

📘 Solitary Animals, by Joshua David Stein, illustrated by Dominique Ramsey (for kids born in 2024)

📘 The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Vegetable Garden, written and illustrated by Eric Carle (for kids born in 2025)

📘 Look at the Animals, by Peter Linenthal (for kids born in 2026)

Photo credit: Matthew Henry from Burst
Book cover art: Penguin Random House

04/20/2026

Skip the cooking TONIGHT! Our friends at Fajita Grill are generously donating 10% of sales to Imagination Library!

Every taco, burrito, rice bowl and more helps put books into the hands of children. Make sure to add queso too! 🌮📚🌯

Dine-in or take-out at the Oswego or Fulton locations between 5 and 9pm tonight.

Fajita Grill Oswego
244 West Seneca St, Oswego

Fajita Grill Fulton
451 S 2nd St, Fulton

fajitagrill.com

Fundraising Night at Fajita Grill for Imagination Library
Monday, April 20, 2026
5–9pm