Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
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Building Home Libraries and a Culture of Early Literacy
The Power of Early Literacy
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a program that sends free, high-quality books each month to children from birth to age five, helping families support early reading and learning at home. These books become part of the child’s personal library—tangible, consistent reminders that learning belongs in the home and that stories are meant to be shared.
How the Program Works in Our Community
In Ravalli County, the program is managed by a local affiliate who oversees implementation, enrollment, and community outreach. BELN serves as the fiscal sponsor, providing financial oversight, managing funds, supporting fundraising efforts, and ensuring accountability to sustain the program’s long-term operation in the county. Through this support, BELN helps expand access to books and early learning resources for families throughout the community.
Connecting Families to Books and BELN Services
By partnering with the local affiliate for Ravalli County’s Imagination Library, BELN helps families access books and early learning resources in our rural community. The program also introduces families to BELN’s other offerings—family events, early learning programs, and support services—serving as an accessible entry point into our network and connecting families to the resources they need.
Sustaining the Imagination Library Locally
Ravalli County’s local Imagination Library is sustained through community partnerships, fundraising, and membership support. Local investment helps keep the program available to families across the county and enables it to reach even more eligible households. This reflects a shared commitment to the idea that early literacy is a community responsibility.
Fostering a Culture of Literacy
Imagination Library demonstrates how a simple, well-designed program can have a broad impact when integrated into a larger system of support. By providing consistent, accessible books directly to children, the program reflects BELN’s belief that learning begins long before school and helps foster a culture of literacy that strengthens families, educators, and communities.
