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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library now available in North Aurora

Exciting news! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now available in North Aurora. The Imagination Library is made possible through a shared funding model. Dolly and the Dollywood Foundation cover many overhead costs and administration needs. Local programs (at Fox Valley United Way!) secure funding for books and postage. Follett Educational Foundation provides local funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in Kane County, Illinois.

What is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library?

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a renowned literacy program founded by the legendary Dolly Parton whose father could not read. This initiative is dedicated to fostering a love for reading among children from birth to age five.

Every month, children enrolled in the program receive a high-quality, age-appropriate book mailed directly to their homes, at no cost to their families. The first book your child will receive is “The Little Engine Who Could” and when they turn 5, they will receive “Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come.”

Why should I enroll my child in the program?

Dolly Parton believes that focusing on early literacy allows children to dream, learn, and be more!

Fox Valley United Way wants to SPARK a love of learning by gifting books to children. Research has shown that an increased number of books in a child’s home combined with positive attitudes about reading and increased time spent reading with caregivers results in kindergarten literacy readiness.

Who is eligible to enroll in the Imagination Library?

Currently, all children residing in Kane County between the ages of birth and five can enroll in the Imagination Library. Your child will receive books mailed to them monthly until their 5th birthday as long as they live in a covered geographic area.

Simply visit the dedicated Kane County enrollment portal and sign up your child. It’s easy and free!

Please allow eight to twelve weeks for your little one’s first book to arrive. Subsequent books will arrive monthly.

 

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