Inspire a Love of Reading
The Imagination Library is a book gifting program designed to inspire a love of reading in young children, from birth to age 5. The program sends high-quality, age-appropriate books directly to children’s homes each month—at no cost to families—helping to build their home libraries and encourage early literacy.
How It Works
To enroll in the Imagination Library, children must live in a community that sponsors the program. Once enrolled, they will receive a carefully selected book each month, delivered straight to their home. This direct delivery creates excitement and a personal connection to reading. As Dolly Parton famously says, “If books make a child feel special, then the child will feel books are special.”
- Does your child live in Madison County, IL?
- Are they Age 0-5 years old?
- If you answered yes to both, then they are eligible to enroll!
Please be aware that turnaround for receiving the first book tends to be about 6-8 weeks from registration.
Enroll NowMake a Donation
Our library is a fundraising partner for county-wide DPIL service. If you’d like to help us cover our portion of the cost, donations can be sent to any of the following:
- Edwardsville Public Library
112 S. Kansas Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025 - Madison County Regional Office of Education
157 N Main St #438
Edwardsville, IL 62025 - Alton Educational Foundation (501c3)
PO Box 514,
Alton, IL 62002-0514
Please note: “District 7 Dolly Parton IL” on your check memo or correspondence.
You may also donate via credit card through our online portal. Note “District 7 Dolly Parton IL” in any of the open fields.
Thank you!
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