Dolly Parton did so many incredible things in her life, and Imagination Library is one of the best. It’s a free program that mails an age-appropriate book to enrolled children every single month, from birth until their 5th birthday — at no cost to families, regardless of income.
My kids loved this program when they were little, and it’s one of those things every Alabama family with young kids should know about. Dolly’s legacy lives on through programs like this one, and enrolling your child is one small way to keep that going.
The program is available in all 67 counties in Alabama, thanks to a statewide expansion funded jointly by the state and local community programs.
How to Enroll
Registration takes just a few minutes online, and the program is free for eligible families. Parents can choose between English-only books or a bilingual English-Spanish option — a great option if you’re raising bilingual kiddos or want to introduce a second language early.
Why It’s Worth Signing Up
Right now, only 36% of eligible children in Alabama are enrolled — which means there are a lot of local kids missing out on free books showing up in their mailbox every single month. If you’ve got a little one under 5, this is about as easy a “yes” as it gets.
👉 Enroll your child at imaginationlibrary.com
