White County Imagination Library

08/26/2026

White County Imagination Library joins people around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, an extraordinary woman whose vision changed childhood for millions. 🦋

Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Dolly placed books into the hands and homes of children around the world and inspired a love of reading from the very beginning.

In Arkansas, Dolly’s vision has reached every county in our state. More than 82,000 Arkansas children currently receive an Imagination Library book in the mail each month, and more than 7 million books have been delivered to Arkansas children since the program began in our state in 2005.

In White County, over 2,700 children currently receive a free book every month thanks to the generosity of our local school districts and community partners.

Thank you, Dolly, for believing so deeply in the power of books and the potential of every child. Your legacy will live on for generations. We will always love you. ❤️

You can enroll a child into the program at imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/ARWHITE/

White County residents and friends wishing to honor Dolly by helping provide books to children here at home may donate directly to the White County Imagination Library using this form.



*Contributions are tax deductible.
White County Imagination Library is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

08/25/2026

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

08/25/2026

📚️♥️Today, we remember and celebrate the remarkable life of Dolly Parton and the incredible legacy she leaves behind.

Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, she made it her mission to put books into the hands of children and inspire a lifelong love of reading. Her belief that every child deserves the gift of a book has touched millions of children and families across America and around the world.

We are so grateful for the countless dreams she helped spark, the imaginations she helped ignite, and the lives she touched through the simple, powerful gift of literacy.

Thank you, Dolly, for giving children books, hope, and the belief that their dreams can be as big as their imaginations. Your legacy will live on in every child who turns the page. 📖✨

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

The Unity Health Foundation is proud to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for the second year in a row. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library makes reading accessible to children across our communities, which makes us excited to contribute to the cause!
At Unity Health, we are committed to helping every child start strong and stay strong. Together, we're building a brighter future, one book at a time.

08/21/2026

Thank you to the Unity Health Foundation for partnering with us!!

The Unity Health Foundation is proud to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for the second year in a row. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library makes reading accessible to children across our communities, which makes us excited to contribute to the cause!
At Unity Health, we are committed to helping every child start strong and stay strong. Together, we're building a brighter future, one book at a time.

07/23/2026

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05/12/2026

ARKANSAS IMAGINATION LIBRARY ENROLL YOUR CHILD Please complete the following form to enroll your child for a free monthly book! Your child’s first book will arrive 8-10 weeks after signing up. Then a monthly book will be delivered until their 5th birthday! If you need to update your mailing addres...