Imagination Library of Delaware County
Imagination Library of Delaware County is the result of the partnering of the Delaware County Historical Society with The Dollywood Foundation to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Delaware County, Iowa. Imagination Library is an early childhood educational program available to children ages birth to five years who are residents of Delaware County. Each month age-appropriate, high-quality books are specially selected and delivered to children registered for the program. All books are personalized with the child’s name and mailed directly to the child’s home, at no cost to families.The program encourages an early love of reading, increases early literacy skills, and contributes to kindergarten readiness. Reading at grade level is a key predictor of school success and high school graduation, and this program will help get children off to a bright start. Imagination Library helps to build children an at home library of their own and encourages increased interaction with parents and other caregivers around books and reading. All books within the program are selected each year by the Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee, a specially selected panel of early childhood literacy experts.
Sign up!
Parents can sign their children up here on the online registration located below or at Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library website.
You may also download the registration linked below and email a copy to ilofdelco@yahoo.com or send it via mail to Delaware County Historical Society - ILDC P.O. Box 70, Hopkinton, Iowa 52237.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors
Foundation for the Future of Delaware County
Not So Tiny House Mission Store
Tom Smith Memorial Fund
A generous donation was made by Tom Smith's family in his honor.
Rosy Hass;
Scott, Charlene, and Kaylynn Smith;
Rick Smith, Jenny Besler, Sadie, Austin, Kyson and Kohyn Carsternson, and Jesse Smith;
Darla Henry;
Lowell, Jillian, Luke and Neve Brown; and
Anton Adams, Amanda, Hallam, and Ramona Smith.
Your Business Here
We need you! If you would like to see your name here please contact Jillian Brown at ilofdelco@yahoo.com to find out more about one time and annual sponsorship.
Help Support Our Mission
$26 provides one child with books for a year! Imagination Library of Delaware County is sponsored and maintained by the Delaware County Historical Society, a 501c3 nonprofit. All funding for this program is raised through donations, Sponsors, grants and fundraisers.
Contact Us!
If you have any questions about registration, donation, or events please connect with Jillian Brown, Program Coordinator, at ilofdelco@yahoo.com or on the Imagination Library of Delaware Co. Facebook page