Imagination Library of Oswego County

10/15/2026

We're looking forward to joining the Literacy Coalition of Oswego County at their upcoming Scrabble Fest Fundraiser on October 23rd!

Thank you to all the teams and sponsors who have already stepped up to support literacy initiatives like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!

The team registration deadline for ScrabbleFest - Supporting the Literary Coalition of Oswego County is tomorrow, October 16th!

Come out for a fun evening of games, food and friendship to support literacy initiatives across Oswego County.

On Friday, October 23, 2026, the Literacy Coalition of Oswego County will host its Scrabble Fest Fundraiser, at the Oswego Elks Lodge, to benefit adult and children’s literacy across Oswego County.

Literacy programs supported by the LCOC include the Imagination Library of Oswego County, which sends a book in the mail each month to children from birth to age 5 years, free of charge; the Oswego County Early Childhood Alliance and; Read to Them, along with other literacy initiatives.

Learn more and register here: literacycoalitionofoswegocounty.com/scrabble-fest

Scrabble Fest
Friday, October 23, 2026
Oswego Elks Lodge (132 W 5th St., Oswego)

10/14/2026

The leaves may be falling but the numbers keep on rising! 🍂 📈Here's how the numbers added up last month for September.📚🔥

As of September 30th, we're providing free books to 58% of children under 5 years old in Oswego County, NY.

❇️ 3,681 active children — New High Record!
❇️ 117 new registrations
❇️ 9,057 children have participated since our inception
❇️ 4,674 children have graduated
❇️ 239,380 total books have been delivered across the County to date!

Know a child under 5 years old who isn't receiving free books? Sign up today at OswegoImaginationLibrary.org/enroll and we will send them a free book each month until their fifth birthday.

Sponsor a child for one year for only $32! OswegoImaginationLibrary.org/support

09/28/2026

We’re so grateful to have a community that has a spirit of giving and we felt the love on Give Like Dolly Day in Oswego County, NY

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared a post, dressed up like Dolly, held a read-aloud, and spread the word about Imagination Library of Oswego County. And thank you to our partners and supporters who help make this program possible.

Because of you, over 3,600 children in Oswego County, NY, will receive a free book every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Thank you for helping us carry on Dolly's legacy by giving back to the children of Oswego County.

Learn more at OswegoImaginationLibrary.org

09/25/2026

Dolly Parton Day is official in New York State!

For decades, Dolly Parton was an inspiration through her music, philanthropic work, and spirit.

Today, on 9/25, New York celebrates her life and legacy and proclaims that we will always love you, Dolly.

09/25/2026

Today on 9/25 (or 9-2-5), we celebrate Dolly! Revisit some of her classic movies, read a biography, or find a book for kids.

Ask your librarian for a recommendation or place a hold from our special collection of Dolly's books, movies, and more: tinyurl.com/NCLS-dollysworld

09/25/2026

Today is Give Like Dolly Day! ❤️

Dolly believed that when you’re in a position to help, you should help. She gave generously, dreamed big for children and spent her life finding ways to make a difference in the lives of others.

Today, we’re carrying that spirit forward.

📚 We invite you to by supporting children in your own community. Find your local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program and discover how you can help put books into the homes of children where you live.

🫶 Help bring books to your community: If the Imagination Library isn’t available where you live, learn how you can help bring a local program to your community. Visit imaginationlibrary.com and select your country from the main menu to explore how to get started.

Every community has an opportunity to give a little love, lend a hand and help a child dream a little bigger.

Find your local Imagination Library program and :
imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability

09/25/2026

TODAY is Give Like Dolly Day in Oswego County, NY!

Program Coordinator Andrew Eusebio is celebrating by reading books with his child and spinning Dolly Parton's classic "9 to 5 and Odd Jobs" (while also approving registrations and writing donation thank you letters!)

Tag us in your photos of how you're celebrating Day!

Make sure to check out events and displays at Penfield Library, SUNY Oswego, North Country Library System libraries, The Eis House and many more!

Learn more about how you can support children in Oswego County, NY, here: bit.ly/3KxEF14

Sign up your child here: bit.ly/4ruRLgT

09/24/2026

This is what it looks like to ! Our friends at The Eis House are hosting their own Dolly Party tomorrow night at 6pm.

For tomorrow night and for the rest of September, guests can add a donation to their bill at The Eis House. Every donation collected will go to Imagination Library of Oswego County, helping put more books into the hands of children!

Thank you, The Eis House!

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

Happy first day of Fall!

Illustration for “Animals, Animals,” published in 1989.