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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

A new book, every month, until your child turns five.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will help you read with your child. There are many reasons parents do not read to their child, but we can eliminate one of them. Every child will have books of their very own, at no cost to you, thanks to United Way of Union County, generous community sponsors and Dolly Parton.

Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child’s name directly to your home. He/she can look forward to new and exciting reading adventures from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library until he/she turns 5 years old as long as you remain a resident of Union County. Should the child move outside Union County, he/she automatically exits the program.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a FREE GIFT to our children! All you have to do is read to your children.

What Is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library?

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is . . . FREE!

Who Is Eligible?

Young children (birth until their fifth birthday) who live in Union County.

How Can I Participate?
  • Be a resident of Union County.
  • Submit an official registration form, completely filled out by parent or guardian (form can be completed via the link at the top of this page or via a form submitted to United Way of Union County). All requests must be approved.
  • Books are mailed to the address listed on the official registration form. Please notify us if the child’s address changes. Notify either the Imagination Library or United Way of Union County any time your address changes.
  • Read with your child and enjoy the wonderful gift of books!
When Will I Receive Books?

Eight to ten weeks after your registration form has been received, books will begin arriving at your home and will continue until your child turns five years old or you move out of Union County.

How Can I Help?

Do you know a young child in Union County who is not receiving Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library? Encourage their parents to register. Telling them about this FREE program can make a huge difference in their future and the future of our community.

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