Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio

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

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio serves more than 440,000 children each month! Learn more about our books and the impact our program is making in homes across Ohio.

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state with the highest enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program.

available in all zip codes since November 2020.

of households with children under five years old are currently participating in Ohio.

books have been mailed since Ohio’s program was established (August 2019).

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Did you know that your child can receive all bilingual books?

Ohio is one of a handful of states where these bilingual English/ Spanish books are available! Caregivers can visit our website and log into the parent portal to update their child's boo

The first few years of a child life is a critical time for brain development -- nearly 80% of a child's brain is developed by age three!

Ohio's @imaginationlibrary mails one free age-appropriate book each month to children between birth - five year

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October 1, 2026

Ohio’s Imagination Library License Plate Sales Double

October 1, 2026

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that sales of Ohio’s Dolly Parton's Imagination Library specialty license plate have more than doubled following the beloved country music icon’s death on August 25.

Thank You!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio extends our heartfelt thanks to the Ohio General Assembly for their continued investment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio.

This commitment helps provide free books to children across Ohio, fostering a love of reading and opening doors to lifelong learning.

Thank you for investing in the future of our kids!

Collaborative Funding for Ohio's Children