FAQ about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
What is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library?
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has branches all over the world, and now it’s in McCracken County!
How does it work?
Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child's name directly to your home for FREE! There is no cost or obligation to families. Each child will first receive The Little Engine That Could, then receive a book each month until their 5th birthday.
How are these books free to children?
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has partnered with The McCracken County Imagination Library, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established by the McCracken County Public Library and primarily funded by grants and donations; payments made from the McCracken County Imagination Library are matched 50-50 through the Kentucky Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Early Learning, along with the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives. Special thanks to the Purchase Area Early Childhood Council, whose initial contribution of $26,000 helped make this possible!
Who is eligible?
Children under the age of 5 in McCracken County.
What are my responsibilities?
Be a resident of McCracken County.
Submit an official registration form, completely filled out by the authorized adult. Registration can be done in person, or online at https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/KYMCCRACKEN/
Notify McCracken County Public Library any time your address changes. Books are mailed to the address listed on the account. If the child's address changes, the parent/guardian must contact the McCracken County Public Library in order to continue receiving books.
When will I receive books?
8-10 weeks after your registration form has been received, books will begin arriving at your home and will continue until your child turns 5 or you move out of McCracken County.
How can I support the McCracken County Imagination Library?
Partnership and donation opportunities are now available! You can donate now by clicking here or reaching out to McCracken County Public Library Director, Justin Brasher at [email protected] for more information.