Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio is available at no cost to

All Kids From Birth To Age 5 In Ohio!

Our Program

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio mails kids one free book each month until his or her 5th birthday. Any child in Ohio between birth and age 5 is eligible for the program, which is available at no cost to families.

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Dolly Parton’s
Visit to Ohio

Fran DeWine and Dolly Parton laughing while sitting in chairs during First Lady's Luncheon

In 2022, the First Annual First Lady’s Luncheon was held to celebrate the statewide success of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio.

Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine hosted the event and welcomed the incomparable Dolly Parton to Ohio!

By the Numbers

402,000 kids enrolled

Number of books mailed to Ohio children this month (April 2024).

60% of eligible children enrolled across Ohio

Percentage of eligible Ohio children enrolled in Ohio’s Imagination Library.

15.7 million books have been mailed to Ohio children since August 2019

Number of books mailed to Ohio children since August 2019.

Latest News

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Foster Care Partnership
Foster Care Partnership

Governor DeWine announced a new partnership to enroll all eligible children in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio.

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Reaching Record Number of Ohio Children
Reaching Record Number of Ohio Children

First Lady DeWine announced new records regarding participation in Ohio’s Imagination Library: 60% of Ohio’s eligible children – from birth to age 5 – enrolled in the program in January, which means 400,611 children received the books.

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2023 Recap
2023 Recap

2023 was a great year for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio!

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@ImaginationOhio on Instagram

We would love for you to follow us as we promote early childhood literacy across Ohio. You can follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

Which book arrived in the mail this month for your child? The @imaginationlibrary is available to all children between birth and age 5 in Ohio at no cost to families. Sign your child up to begin receiving a monthly book today at the link in our bio
58% of Ohio's eligible children (between 0-5 years old) will be mailed a free book this month from the @imaginationlibrary ! Ohio has the most children enrolled in the program compared to any other state in the U.S.!
As seen at 📍 @westervillelibrary . . . #imaginationlibrary #freebooks #dollyparton #bookstagram
#DYK newborns can enroll in the @imaginationlibrary the day he or she is born? Newborn's brains begin to rapidly develop and it's critical they're exposed to books at a young age! Sign up your child for a free monthly book at the link in our bio!!
"Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!" is the final book every child is mailed during the month of their 5th birthday! It's a bittersweet moment as kids begin their exciting new journey of starting kindergarten!

THANK YOU!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio is greatly appreciative of financial contributions from the Ohio General Assembly and our 70 local program partners. Additionally, we are greatly appreciative of financial contributions from various donors and sponsors.

These financial contributions continue to ensure the program remains at no cost for families who enroll their kids.