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 can sign up for this free program.

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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Drive with Dolly!
Drive with Dolly!

Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine announced the availability of Ohio’s newest specialty license plate featuring Dolly Parton.

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2025 Book List
2025 Book List

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library released the new 2025 book list.

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2024 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio announced the release of Ohio’s Imagination Library 2024 Annual Report.

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By the Numbers

As of January 2025.

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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.