The Do it Best Foundation has made a significant contribution to the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) by presenting a $10,000 check in support of the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library fundraising campaign. This generous donation underscores the foundation’s commitment to fostering early childhood literacy in the community.
Supporting Lifelong Learning
Launched in Allen County late last year, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library aims to instill a love of reading in young children by providing free books each month. ACPL Executive Director Susan P. Baier highlighted the program’s impact, saying, “They say ‘children are made readers on the laps of their parents’ and when there are books in the home, parents have the tools they need to develop lifelong readers and learners. We are so pleased the Do it Best Foundation chose to lend their support to help parents create these critical, and magical, moments for their children.”
Achieving Fundraising Goals
Library officials have already raised over $100,000 to bring this transformative program to Allen County. However, they stress the need for ongoing support to ensure the program’s sustainability and growth. The $10,000 donation from the Do it Best Foundation will go a long way in helping to maintain and expand the initiative.
How the Program Works
Enrolling a child in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is simple and free for families. After signing up, children start receiving their first book within eight to twelve weeks. From then on, they receive a new book each month, fostering a continuous reading habit.
Key Points:
- Enrollment is free and accessible to all families in Allen County.
- Books are delivered monthly, creating a consistent reading routine.
- The program supports parents in nurturing a love of reading from an early age.
How to Get Involved
For those interested in signing up their children, the process is straightforward and can be done through the ACPL website or any library branch. Donations to support the program can also be made online or in person at ACPL locations, ensuring that more families can benefit from this literacy initiative.
