Valdez Imagination Library

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Founded by Dolly Parton, Imagination Library mails a free, high-quality brand-new book each month to children from birth to age 5 who live in Valdez, regardless of their income, for free!

09/25/2026

09/22/2026

Celebrate Dolly Day with Valdez Imagination Library!

Join us for a story walk on Friday 9/25. Meet at the library at 10 am for a sweet treat, a group walk (outside), and some coloring. Stick around for a Dolly themed Jump n’ Jam at 11:15.

*The story walk will be set up from 10-7 for anyone that wants to participate on their own.

09/20/2026

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Dolly Parton’s legacy, her loving heart, and her inspiration to Dre...

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton gave the world songs people knew by heart.

Through her Imagination Library, she also gave millions of children something to hold in their hands: a book of their own.

What began as the idea of mailing a free, age-appropriate book to a child every month grew into a global movement helping children discover the joy of reading from the very beginning.

Since 2009, United Way has been proud to help carry that vision into communities, partnering with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library so more children could grow up with books of their own.

Dolly’s work showed how something as simple as a book could open a door to possibility. Her generosity and belief in children have helped shape generations of young readers.

We honor Dolly’s remarkable life, her friendship with United Way and the generations of young readers whose lives will continue to be shaped by the stories she helped place in their hands. Thank you, Dolly. ❤️

Our full remembrance of Dolly and the legacy she helped build: https://untdwy.org/4hOThrk

04/29/2026

Not sure what to do on a Wednesday evening? Well, Hermon Hutchens Elementary school have a special event promoting literacy…Literacy Night! The Imagination Library will be there too to read some books for story time, coloring stations, comic making and etc! We will see you there!

04/29/2026

Join us for a special Meet the Author event with Terri Libenson on Wednesday, April 29!

Students and families from all schools are invited to Hermon Hutchens Elementary School on April 29th at 5:00 PM for a hands-on “Be a Comic Creator” workshop. The Imagination Library will also host a reading station for younger children during the event.

Later that evening, head to the Valdez Consortium Library for a community Meet & Greet and book signing at 7:00 PM. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Valdez Literacy Council will also be selling author Terri Libenson's books for $10 each in the cafeteria Monday through Wednesday - at breakfast, lunch, and after school.

This is a great opportunity for students to connect with a nationally recognized author, explore creativity, and celebrate reading together as a community.

Address

P. O. Box 3473
Valdez, AK
99686

Website

https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/AKVALDEZ/

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