Arkansas Imagination Library

06/01/2026

📚 June is here!

This young Washington County reader was excited to receive a new book from what he lovingly calls "Dowwy" Parton. 💛

What's your child's reaction when a new Imagination Library book arrives?

📬 Runs to the mailbox
📖 Wants to read it immediately
🛏️ Saves it for bedtime
❤️ Carries it everywhere

Tell us below!

📸:Kass Seidenschnur

05/30/2026

Dolly recently helped out at the City of Harrison, Arkansas – Government's City Hall to make sure everyone knew about the Boone County Imagination Library Reading in the Park event, starting June 4th!

Dolly will be helping out at City Hall for a little while this morning until she leaves for another business. She is in town to share new about a free activity for families every Thursday night at 6:30 in the gazebo by the splash pad and playgrounds downtown.

Imagination Library Reading in the Park will be starting next Thursday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m.

This event will be held every Thursday evening in June and July at Harrison City Park with a few minutes of stories, snacks, music, and family fun!

05/28/2026

✨Did you know?
You can choose to receive 100% bilingual English/Spanish books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! 🎉

This new option supports early literacy and helps ensure more children in Arkansas can enjoy the magic of reading in both languages. 📚

New families will see this option when enrolling. Current families can update their preferences anytime through the Parent Portal!

Enroll today at ArkansasImaginationLibrary.org/enroll

05/26/2026

📚 Because of the generosity of Clay County Electric Cooperative and CoBank's Sharing Success program, children in Clay and Randolph Counties will continue receiving free books every month for another year.

Their combined $14,000 investment will help provide books to more than 1,000 local children, supporting early literacy, school readiness, and a love of reading from birth to age five.

When children have books in the home, families read together more often, home libraries grow, and young learners are better prepared for kindergarten.

Thank you to Clay County Electric Cooperative and CoBank for investing in the future of children and families in Northeast Arkansas. 💙

05/22/2026

From our friends at Penguin Random House - A few simple reading tips can make all the difference this summer. The goal is to raise kids who love reading, and summer is the perfect time to focus less on structure and more on making reading fun! 📚☀️

05/19/2026

Arkansas Imagination Library is expanding early literacy and parent engagement in Jefferson and Phillips Counties through a new initiative supported by the Walton Family Foundation. 📚

Over the next two years, this initiative will help deliver more than 73,000 books to children’s homes while strengthening literacy-rich family routines and supporting Pre-K educators.

We are deeply grateful for this investment in Arkansas children, families, and communities. 💙

Read more here: http://bit.ly/493A2VR

05/18/2026

A huge thank you to the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association for welcoming Arkansas Imagination Library to this year’s ARTA Convention! 📚

ARIL Local Program Partner Director Dr. Tammy Benson had the opportunity to speak with nearly 280 retired educators about how they can help children across Arkansas through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library by informing families, enrolling children, investing in local programs, and volunteering in their communities.

The day led to new volunteer connections, local partnership opportunities, and support for Imagination Library programs across the state.

We're grateful for Arkansas educators who continue serving children and families after retirement. 💙

05/17/2026

Congratulations, Clark County Imagination Library, for receiving part of this funding through the Frances Russell Heart of Arkansas United Way fund. Arkadelphia, AR Rotary Club

Non-profits are the heart of every community – and today organizations across Clark County were surprised with donations to continue their impactful work. It’s all thanks to one generous donor.…

05/14/2026

This month, we’re celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories that help children see themselves — and others — in the pages they read. 💙📚

“Play with Me” by Kat Chen and Lorraine Nam is part of the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library collection and encourages kindness, conversation, friendship, and shared play through simple language and joyful illustrations.

Books like this help children build empathy, confidence, and social skills from an early age — one story at a time.

Is your family reading any great AANHPI books this month? 💬

05/13/2026

May is Month!

Have you ever caught your little one reading aloud? 👀

Show us a photo in the comments below!
(📸: La Vona Cerna)