Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio mails children one free book each month until his or her 5th birthday. Any child in Ohio between birth and age 5 can sign up for this free book gifting program!

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Mar 12, 2025

20 Million Books Mailed in Ohio

Mar 12, 2025

Since 2019, more than 20 million books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library have been mailed to children in Ohio.

Drive with Dolly in Ohio!

Ohioans can purchase a license plate featuring Dolly Parton to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio!

With each purchase of a specialty license plate, $25 will go towards Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, specifically benefiting the county’s local program where the plate was purchased.

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"My child has gained a love of reading and books thanks to @imaginationlibrary! It's allowed us to start his own little library of books he can read, look at and explore independently, and with a grown up that will read with him! He's showing em

The children's books included in the @imaginationlibrary are intentionally selected for each age group, and help to strengthen a child's early literacy skills. This year's collection includes many classics, like "Coat of Many Colors," and s

Our partner, @starklibrary, is making it easier for children and families to read on-the-go! By partnering with @cakairport, young travelers can visit the new bookcase in the airport to pick up a book to read before their flight, or take with them 🛫

Ohio's @imaginationlibrary #Final4 is in! Voting will take place here in our Stories later today.

Vote for your favorites to be featured in the championship game next week! 🏀📗

After signing up, the @imaginationlibrary will mail your child one age-appropriate book each month at no cost to you! This month's book delivery included:

Look at the Animals! 🐼
Home Builders 🏠
Green Tractor 🚜
A Little Emotional 💟
How to Say He

Ohio's children are extremely lucky to have First Lady @frandewine as a champion for early childhood literacy!

Thanks to her vision, every Ohio child under the age of five has access to the @imaginationlibrary's free monthly book.

First Lady DeWi

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 ensure the program remains at no cost for Ohio families.