Hamblen County Imagination Library

06/15/2026

The Imagination Library Bus made a special stop at Girls Inc., bringing books, excitement, and a love of reading to students of all ages!

The visit began with a discussion about how the bus came to be, followed by clues from four Girls Inc. participants who had previously toured the bus at their schools. Their hints sparked plenty of curiosity and excitement before everyone got a chance to explore for themselves.

While middle and high school students boarded the bus to "shop" for books, our kindergarten through second-grade readers enjoyed a fun read-aloud. Then it was everyone's turn to climb aboard and choose a free book to take home. Even the adults got in on the fun and selected books of their own!

From discovering new stories to sharing a love of reading, the day was filled with enthusiasm, imagination, and smiles. Thank you, Girls Inc., for welcoming the Imagination Library Bus and helping us inspire lifelong readers!

Fun day with this group of girls!

06/15/2026

Summer reading fun was in full swing as Imagination Library partnered with Tennessee Valley Housing Authority to inspire a love of reading among local children!

Participants enjoyed two exciting books and completed two hands-on activities that encouraged creativity, learning, and friendship.
Through stories and interactive experiences, children explored new ideas while strengthening their reading skills.

To top it all off, every child went home with a FREE book to continue the adventure and help build their home library!

Thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make this summer reading program a success. Together, we're creating opportunities that foster literacy and a lifelong love of reading.

06/12/2026

A milestone moment for the Hamblen County Imagination Library Mobile Book Bus!
Recently, we made our very first visit to a middle school—Westview Middle School—and what an incredible experience it was!
Students climbed aboard the Mobile Book Bus to “shop” for a FREE book of their choice. It was exciting to watch them browse the shelves, explore different genres, and select books that matched their interests.
One of the highlights of the day was hearing students ask for books on specific topics such as sports, history, science, adventure, etc. Their curiosity and enthusiasm for reading reminded us that a love of books doesn’t end in elementary school!
This visit was about more than giving away books—it was about inspiring a lifelong love of reading and helping students discover stories and subjects that spark their imagination.
Thank you, Westview Middle School, for welcoming us for this special first visit. We can’t wait to continue bringing books, literacy, and excitement to students across Hamblen County!
Reading opens doors, sparks curiosity, and creates endless possibilities—one book at a time.

This was our first middle school school visit.

06/12/2026

It was a hot summer day, but the students at Lincoln Heights Elementary didn’t let the heat slow them down when the Imagination Library Mobile Bus arrived!

Students eagerly stepped aboard the mobile library bus and learned about how the bus was designed and discover new reading adventures. Their curiosity and excitement made for an unforgettable visit!

The highlight of the day was choosing a FREE book to take home, helping students build their personal libraries and stay engaged in reading all summer long.

From big smiles to great questions and a shared love of books, the visit was filled with excitement and learning. Thank you, Lincoln Heights Elementary, for making our day so special!

It was a hot day, but we still had a fun day!

06/10/2026

The skies may have been gray, but the Imagination Library Mobile Bus brought plenty of sunshine to Fairview-Marguerite Elementary!

Students eagerly climbed aboard the colorful bus to explore books, share smiles, and celebrate the joy of reading. Even with the cloudy weather outside, excitement filled the air as students discovered new stories and adventures waiting just for them.

The best part of the day? Every student had the opportunity to choose a free book to take home, creating new opportunities for reading and family fun.

Thank you to the wonderful students, teachers, and staff at Fairview-Marguerite Elementary for making our visit so special. Days like these remind us that books have the power to brighten even the cloudiest skies!

The Wheels on the Bus...

06/10/2026

Summer school students at Hillcrest Elementary recently welcomed a very special visitor—the Imagination Library Mobile Book Bus!

The bus brought excitement, smiles, and plenty of great books as students stepped aboard to explore new adventures through reading. Each child had the opportunity to choose a free book to take home, helping build their personal libraries and encouraging reading all summer long.

Nothing brightens a day quite like seeing students discover the joy of books! We loved sharing this memorable literacy experience with the Hillcrest community and look forward to bringing more reading adventures to children across our county.

The Wheels on the Bus...

05/24/2026

The Imagination Library Mobile Bus was excited to join community organizations and local agencies at the Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority Community Service Fair!

Families attending the event had the opportunity to step aboard the colorful Mobile Bus, explore shelves filled with books, and learn more about the importance of early literacy and the resources available through the Imagination Library program.

Throughout the event, children enjoyed choosing free books while families shared conversations about ways they encourage a lifelong love of reading. The Mobile Bus created a fun and welcoming environment where kids could experience the joy of books and parents could learn more about literacy programs and community resources available to support young learners.

Community members loved touring the bus and seeing firsthand how the traveling literacy initiative creates meaningful learning experiences for children and adults of all ages.

The Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority Community Service Fair was a wonderful reminder of the power of organizations working together to support families and strengthen our community. By the end of the day, the Mobile Bus had sparked smiles, conversations, and excitement about reading - continuing its mission of inspiring young readers one stop at a time!

What a great day!

05/17/2026

Students at Manley Elementary School recently enjoyed a special day filled with reading, storytelling, and excitement as the Imagination Library Mobile Bus rolled onto campus!

An outdoor literacy space with colorful mats and rugs created the perfect setting for StoryTime, giving students a cozy place to relax, listen to a story, and enjoy the magic of reading together.

PreK students kicked off the event with an engaging StoryTime session, selected a free book to take home, and toured the colorful Mobile Bus. Students loved exploring shelves filled with books, stuffed book characters, STEM toys, and other exciting literacy activities while learning how the Mobile Bus brings reading opportunities directly to our community.

After the PreK classes finished, students in first through fifth grade joined the fun by selecting free books of their own. Excitement spread across the school as students browsed through the book selections and picked out stories to enjoy at home.

Although time ran short and fourth and fifth grade students were unable to tour the bus, they were still excited to receive free books and be part of the memorable literacy experience.

The Imagination Library Mobile Bus continues to inspire young readers and create meaningful opportunities for children to connect with books, stories, and learning throughout our community!

Fun Day!

05/17/2026

Students at Russellville Primary School enjoyed a day full of excitement, imagination, and the joy of reading as the Imagination Library Mobile Bus rolled onto campus!

In addition to touring the colorful Mobile Bus, students participated in an engaging read aloud designed to inspire a lifelong love of books. From the moment the bus arrived, smiles and laughter filled the school as students eagerly explored the traveling library.

Inside the bus, students discovered shelves packed with books and a welcoming space centered around literacy and imagination.

One of the best moments of the day was watching students light up as they explored books and connected with stories in a fun, hands-on way.

The Imagination Library Mobile Bus continues to make a meaningful impact by bringing literacy experiences directly to children across our region and reminding young learners that books can open the door to endless possibilities.

What a great day!

05/17/2026

Excitement and imagination were in full swing as the Imagination Library Mobile Bus visited the PreK students at West Elementary School!

Students enjoyed two interactive read-alouds filled with laughter, storytelling, and fun participation. After StoryTime, the children toured the colorful Mobile Bus, explored shelves of books, and discovered how the traveling library brings reading opportunities directly to schools and communities.

To make the day even more special, every student received a free book to take home and enjoy with their families!

The Imagination Library Mobile Bus continues to inspire young readers and promote a lifelong love of literacy through unforgettable experiences like these.

A Fun Day!