Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub, Inc.

06/23/2026

“This is a public health infrastructure” 🗣️

Read more about the impact of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in our community!

Gov. Tina Kotek held a ceremonial signing for House Bill 4022 on June 18. The bill makes a Dolly Parton program that sends free books to kids permanent. See link below ⬇️

📸 Anastasia Mason/Statesman Journal

06/12/2026

A successful event with our Polk County partners! 👶✨

06/08/2026

Parents and caregivers, we want to hear from you!

Join us for a Community Café and share your experiences, ideas, and hopes for family supports in Marion and Polk counties. Whether you have participated in home visiting services or not, your input can help us better understand what families need.

🗓️Monday, June 15, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
🍽️Dinner & child care provided

Registration required 👉 bit.ly/PAC-Cafe

06/03/2026

Looking for something to do with your child tomorrow? Join us for Connect and Grow, held on the first Wednesday of each month: June 3, July 3, and August 5. 🌱

This class is designed to strengthen family connection through movement, mindfulness, and social-emotional wellness, with simple, everyday activities you can use at home.

Registration is required to attend. Sign up here 👉 https://form.jotform.com/261457187474063

05/21/2026

Music, movement, stories, and literacy fun are coming to Marion & Polk counties this summer! 🎶📚

Join Finnegan the Dragon for free interactive early literacy sessions for young children and their caregivers at local libraries and the Salem Saturday Market.

Sessions are happening throughout May, June, and July.

Save this post or share it with another family looking for free summer activities! ☀️

05/18/2026

Summer fun is just around the corner! ☀️

Check out this opportunity from Boys & Girls Club offering affordable summer programs, scholarships, and a FREE Berry Pass for qualifying registrations! 🍓

See their post below for details and registration information.

FREE Berry Pass = More Summer Fun!

Sign up for 5+ weeks of Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp and your child gets a FREE Berry Pass unlocking even more summer adventures.

From engaging daily activities to extra experiences through the Berry Pass, this is a summer your kids won’t forget. And because we believe every child deserves access to enriching programs, we keep pricing affordable and offer scholarships for families who need them.

Get all the details and register here: https://bgc-salem.org/summer

05/14/2026

Car seat safety matters every ride, every time 🚗

Through our car seat clinics in Marion County, families receive hands-on safety checks and guidance to help ensure proper fit and installation.

Thank you to our partners at Keizer Fire District for supporting this work in our community.

Missed this one? Keep an eye out for our next clinic or reach out to learn more about upcoming safety check opportunities 👉 https://parentinghub.org/classes-events/carseat-clinics/

05/04/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week ✏️

The work you do matters in ways that aren’t always seen. Thank you for showing up each day for children and families.

Tell us about your favorite teacher in the comments! 👇
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Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros ✏️

El trabajo que usted hace importa de maneras que no siempre se ven. Gracias por estar presente cada día para los niños y las familias.

Cuéntenos en los comentarios sobre su maestro favorito!👇

04/30/2026

Capital Manor Retirement Community showed up in so many ways this month! 🤩

From the events they took part in to the notes they added to each book, their care shows in the details.

Because of partners like Capital Manor, more children in our community receive books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

04/30/2026

Big thanks to our friends at Salem Electric for helping bring books to local children through the Imagination Library 📚

Great news for local families! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now available to all children in Marion and Polk counties. Kids under 5 can receive a gifted book every month, delivered right to their door. 🎉

Salem Electric is proud to support this program that puts books into the hands of young readers. Just $16 provides books for one child for an entire year, helping spark a lifelong love of reading. Enroll a child or offer financial support at www.parentinghub.org.