Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library

05/14/2026

We just dropped a brand new Imagination Library program that is currently airing on our local public access station PEGTV, Channel 1075; Tuesdays at 7:30pm, Wednesdays at 10am, and Saturdays at 6:30am.

Or you can watch the link https://youtu.be/XtypDJj6UDc

Our special guest was Adanna Patton, parent and participant, in the Imagination Library program with her 2 children Makenna and Quinn Adanna and her husband Conor did a reading activity with the children during the show.

Remember again if you have children under 5 and live in Rutland City, Rutland Town, Ira, Mendon, and Tinmouth, please sign up for the Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library at www.rutlandfree.org/imagine

Rutland Free Library Dolly Parton's Imagination Library NewStory Center Community Care Network Community Health Homeless Prevention Center Tatum's Totes Town of Mendon, VT Wonderfeet Kids' Museum Tinmouth VT Community Rutland County Parent Child Center Rutland Recreation PEGTV

05/03/2026

We are excited to share some positive comments from very satisfied parents who participate in the Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library. If you reside in Rutland City, Rutland Town, Mendon, Ira, and Tinmouth with children under 5, COME JOIN US!

Wonderfeet Kids' Museum Rutland Free Library Homeless Prevention Center NewStory Center Tatum's Totes Town of Rutland, Vermont Community Care Network Community Health

04/14/2026

Our Dolly Parton Standee is currently on location at Community Health Pediatrics in Rutland. Community Health Pediatrics is now one of several non-profits in our region that the Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library, donates its returned books. The physicians will give these books to the children as part of their wellness checks. It's our way of spreading the love of reading far and wide.

The photo spotlights Rachel Fillioe receptionist at Community Health Pediatrics.

For more information on our program, and how your child can participate visit www.rutlandfree.org/imagine

04/08/2026

More photos of our new Dolly Standee made possible by the generous donation of Imagination Library committee member Deb Quirk. Deb also procured Dolly Parton Chocolates for our group too! Photos in include Deb and Darby and our Imagination Library Champion Joan Gamble.

Homeless Prevention Center NewStory Center Tatum's Totes Community Care Network Community Health

04/08/2026

Imagination Library Committee Members Deb Quirk and Darby Gorham are unveiling our brand new “Dolly Standee” which will be on display in the Children’s section of the Rutland Free Library . Big Thank you Deb Quirk for donating it!

04/07/2026

Start your children on the reading adventure of a lifetime...

Rutland Free Library Homeless Prevention Center NewStory Center Tatum's Totes Community Care Network Wonderfeet Kids' Museum

03/25/2026

If you really want to learn more about how impactful the Dolly Parton Imagination Library has been to young readers in the USA, please take a look at this recent study.

Remember, if you have a child under 5 and live in Rutland City, Rutland Town, Mendon, Ira, or Tinmouth, they can receive FREE, Brand new age appropriate books in the mail. To register visit www.rutlandfree.org/imagine

Rutland Free Library Homeless Prevention Center Tatum's Totes Community Care Network NewStory Center Wonderfeet Kids' Museum

03/12/2026

We are staying true to our mission of donating returned Imagination Library books to local non-profit organizations. Most recently, Deb Quirk, Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library committee member, and also serves on the board of Community Care Network-Rutland Mental Health Services, dropped off extra books to Jordan Stevens, Outpatient Clinician with Child and Family Services at the Community Care Network-Rutland Mental Health Services.

Here is what Jordan had to say about the donation.

“We are so grateful for this donation of children’s books to our Child and Family Services program here at Rutland Mental Health! Developmentally appropriate books help strengthen parent–child connection, support early literacy, and provide families with simple opportunities to build routines around reading together. For many of the families we serve, these books also represent a way to foster emotional development, curiosity, and a sense of stability at home.”

Pictured L-R: Deb Quirk and Jordan Stevens

03/10/2026

Here is the icing on the cake. This photo: (thank you Rutland Herald) of Saturday's Graduation Ceremony ran in today's issue. We are very proud of them!

Today's digest of public announcements, milestones, and goings-on around town.

03/09/2026

The last of the photos from Saturday's Imagination Library Graduation Ceremony. Thanks to all who made it such a success.

03/08/2026

More photos from yesterday's Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library Graduation Event.