{"id":115917,"date":"2024-12-10T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T15:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=115917"},"modified":"2025-03-27T00:11:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T04:11:48","slug":"dolly-partons-imagination-library-hits-the-ground-running-in-allen-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2024\/12\/10\/dolly-partons-imagination-library-hits-the-ground-running-in-allen-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library hits the ground running in Allen County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DollyPartonImaginationLibrary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-115918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DollyPartonImaginationLibrary.jpg 500w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DollyPartonImaginationLibrary-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DollyPartonImaginationLibrary-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Allen County Public Library has officially launched Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library, a program dedicated to fostering early childhood literacy by providing free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Allen County Public Library news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library Hits the Ground Running in Allen County<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (December 10, 2024) \u2013 The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) has officially launched Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library, a program dedicated to fostering early childhood literacy by providing free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five. Following a successful fundraising campaign, the library began signing up children who had already expressed interest via the Imagination Library website. According to officials from Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library of Indiana, in its first month of operation, Allen County experienced the second highest registration numbers in the country! To date, the ACPL has registered 2349 children \u2013 and counting!<\/p>\n<p>Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are encouraged to sign up any child up to 5 years of age for the program at <a href=\"https:\/\/imaginationlibrary.com\/usa\/affiliate\/INALLEN\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acpl.info\/dolly<\/a>. There is no cost to the families and the child will receive a personalized book each month until they turn 5 years old. It takes approximately 8-12 weeks from enrollment until the child receives their first book in the mail.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery day someone in the community mentions Imagination Library to me. It has been a thrill to watch the community rally around the program and give generously to make it a reality,\u201d said ACPL Executive Director Susan P. Baier. \u201cA strong early literacy foundation is absolutely critical to academic, social, and economic success. When we couple a vibrant library system with high quality books in the home \u2013 we\u2019re building that strong foundation for the children of Allen County. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the ingenuity of Dolly Parton, that work is officially underway!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The launch now makes the internationally renowned Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library available in one of Indiana\u2019s largest counties and marks the accomplishment of a key ACPL strategic goal from its 2024-28 Strategic Plan \u201cAllen County\u2019s Window to Lifelong Learning and Discovery.\u201d In that plan, the ACPL announced its intention to celebrate reading and learning by \u201cexploring partnerships and offering support to increase in-home access to books, including\u2026Imagination Library.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The project is funded by community donations led by the ACPL Foundation\u2019s fundraising efforts. In June of 2024, the Foundation launched a campaign with an initial goal of $100,000 to fund the first two years of the program. The goal was met in October through donations from individuals, family foundations, social and civic organizations, businesses, library employees, and members of the Friends of the Library. The State of Indiana\u2019s Next Level Agenda will match all funds raised, doubling the impact of the program.<\/p>\n<p>The fund currently has raised $132,000 but requires continued support for the years to come. The community is invited to make donations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpl.lib.in.us\/imagination-library\" target=\"_blank\">acpl.info\/imagination-library<\/a> or by visiting any ACPL branch.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Allen County Public Library<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Allen County Public Library (ACPL) has fostered lifelong learning and discovery in northeast Indiana for more than 125 years. The ACPL consists of fourteen branches throughout Allen County, serving more than one million visitors per year. The ACPL\u2019s collection includes more than 2.7 million items, with a circulation total of 4.2 million items borrowed annually. It also houses The Genealogy Center, the nation\u2019s largest public genealogy research center, and The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research, consisting of more than 30,000 artifacts related to President Abraham Lincoln.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the ACPL Foundation<\/strong><br \/>\nThe ACPL Foundation is a separate legal entity formed for the purpose of enhancing and expanding library programs and services. Its primary function is to secure financial and in-kind donations for programs, services, and capital projects. The ACPL Foundation offers donors a familiar and reliable vehicle for tax-deductible contributions in support of the Allen County Public Library.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library<\/strong><br \/>\nSince launching in 1995, Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library has become the preeminent early childhood book gifting program in the world. The flagship program of The Dollywood Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has gifted over 250 million free books in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and The Republic of Ireland. This is achieved through funding shared by The Dollywood Foundation and Local Program Partners. The Imagination Library mails more than 3 million high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to enrolled children from birth to age five. Dolly envisioned creating a lifelong love of reading and inspiring children to Dream More, Learn More, Care More, and Be More\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>The program has been widely researched and results demonstrate the positive impact on early childhood development and literacy skills. Penguin Random House is the exclusive publisher for Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/imaginationlibrary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">imaginationlibrary.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/docs\/ACPL\/Dolly_Parton_Imagination_Library_flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download a Dolly Parton Imagination Library flyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/acpl\/95756.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Rock the Plaza on the east side of the Allen County Public Library&#039;s Main Branch. 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Photo taken October 3, 2013.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Jeff Krull\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Jeff Krull\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"11592\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/thumbs\/thumbs_161803.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/project-renderings\/rct-1.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Proposed Rotary Centennial Tower to be built on the plaza in front of the Allen County Public Library Main Branch in celebration of the Fort Wayne Rotary Club&#039;s 100 birthday. 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