Imagination Library - Broomfield

DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton, The State of Colorado and Broomfield Rotary.

How it Works

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sends free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five – one book every month. With your support, and matching funds from the State of Colorado, Broomfield Rotary covers the full cost of these monthly books for local families (no fees to enroll). By helping us fund the program you make it possible for every child to build a personal library by the time they reach kindergarten.

• Free books mailed monthly to children ages 0–5
• No cost to families (all mailings and books fully sponsored)
• Managed locally by the Broomfield Rotary Club and the Broomfield Library

Why It Matters

Early access to books improves language skills, literacy, school readiness and lifelong learning by contrast, over 60% of low-income homes have no books at all, so your sponsorship helps close that literacy gap in our community. Every new book we mail out is an opportunity for a child to learn and dream.

By raising $25,000, we can offer the Imagination the Library program to all children under five in Broomfield.  A mere $25/month will Give The Gift Reading to 10 additional children each year. Every child will receive a Monthly Book and Storytime with Mom and Dad.

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Testimonials

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has touched the lives of countless families, and parents have shared their heartfelt experiences. Here are some testimonials:

•  Marisa Connors: "We LOVED this program! There were real tears when our daughter aged out. Thank you to the Rotary for supporting it!" "Even as avid readers and big library users, we were delighted to discover so many additional new-to-us books, some of which became childhood favorites."
• A foster parent expressed their gratitude: “Awesome program! I am a foster parent, and all of my kids love when books come in the mail. Some of them have never held a book or been read to before coming into my home. Your support is a great asset. Thank you!"
• Adrian, a mother, shared her joy: “Not only does my daughter, Lila, love receiving mail, but obtaining new books through the Imagination Library has been a delightful experience. It’s a wonderful way to nurture her love for reading.”
• "My little one loves getting her books in the mail!"
• Lauren Mundt, "My youngest loves getting her "Dolly book" every month!"
• Kate Neary, "We love our books every month! It’s the best program!"
• Lindsey Hall, "My kids have done this. My youngest just turned 5 and we have so many books."
• Liz Hamel, "Thank you for doing this."