Dolly Parton visited Lexington to mark the statewide rollout of her Imagination Library, now providing free monthly books to every child under five in all 120 Kentucky counties. Inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy, Parton founded the program in 1995 to foster a love of reading from an early age.
Dolly Parton visited Kentucky to celebrate the launch of her Imagination Library’s statewide expansion, now available to children under five in all 120 counties. The program, funded through a state and local partnership, is designed to improve early childhood literacy and eliminate book deserts across the state.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library now serves every zip code in Jefferson County, delivering free books each month to children from birth to age five to support early literacy and school readiness. Program director Maria Gurren highlights its role in boosting brain development, encouraging parent-child bonding, and ensuring all families have access to quality books, regardless of income.
Cervices Roofing is supporting Imagination Library of Louisville through a matching donation campaign. Donate today and your donation will make double the impact! Help us get more books into the hands of more Louisville kids.
Our Executive Director had the chance to sit down with KET’s Kelsey Starks to talk about Imagination Library in Louisville and across Kentucky.
After losing their children in a tragic accident, the Kirchgessner family donates $10,000 to Imagination Library of Louisville to help share their childrens’ love of reading
Maria Gurren, Imagination Library of Louisville’s first Executive Director, talks with Dawn Gee on WAVE about important announcements for the nonprofit.
Imagination Library of Louisville announces expansion to 40213 and 40214 zip codes—now serving 12 zip codes in Louisville.
Keeping kids busy during the coronavirus pandemic has been tough for parents. A free book every month can help.
The beloved entertainer will read books from her Imagination Library as way to help kids and families stay engaged with learning during the pandemic.
