Overview
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a free book-giving program for children ages 0-5.
Every month, a book is mailed from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library directly to the child at no cost to families. Book costs are covered by local sponsors, so the program is always completely free to the public.
Registration for Fergus County began online and at the Library on September 10, 2022 during Chokecherry Festival. As of May 1, 2023, this program has been expanded statewide through a generous sponsorship from the Treasure State Foundation (i.e., the First Spouse of Montana’s foundation). The Lewistown Public Library is happy to announce that in addition to Fergus County, we will now be registering children from Golden Valley County and Petroleum County.
This program is hosted by the Friends of the Library and Lewistown Public Library. As of May 1, 2023, the Treasure State Foundation provides 50% of funding for Fergus County and 100% of funding for Golden Valley County and Petroleum County.
How to Register
To register online, please go to https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/ and follow the steps to find your program. You can also stop by the Library to use our computers or pick up paper forms.
Learn More
Read a welcome letter from Dolly at https://imaginationlibrary.com/letter-from-dolly/. Learn more about the book selection process and current book list at https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/choosing-our-books/. Information about audio and braille versions is available at https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/audio-braille/.
Donations and Sponsorships
Donations can be made through the Central Montana Foundation. To learn more, please visit https://www.centralmontanafoundation.com/ez-gift.html. The initial $2,500 necessary to start this endowment was generously contributed by the Friends of the Library.
Many thanks to Central Montana Foundation, Fergus County Prevention, Central Montana Jaycees, Fergus Federal Credit Union, and Lewistown Kiwanis for sponsoring the Fergus County program locally.
FAQs
What is this?
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book-gifting program for children ages 0-5. Every month, a book is mailed from the Dolly Parton Foundation directly to participating children at no cost to families.
What does “no cost” mean?
Book costs ($2.20/child/month) are covered by local sponsors, so the program is always completely free to families.
Many, many thanks to Treasure State Foundation, Central Montana Foundation, Fergus County Prevention, Central Montana Jaycees, Fergus Federal Credit Union, and Lewistown Kiwanis for sponsoring this program.
Who is eligible?
Children can be signed up for the program as soon as they are born. They graduate from the program when they turn five. Because it takes up to 90 days before the first book arrives, children past 4.5 years of age may not be eligible to join the program.
How can I sign up?
Sign up at the Library or online. More information is available on our website (lewistownlibrary.org).
Where can I donate?
Donations for the Fergus County program can be made through Central Montana Foundation to a Friends of the Library endowment specifically for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. To learn more, please contact CMF or visit their website. The $2,500 basis for this endowment was contributed by the Friends of the Library.
What if I need help?
Please contact the Library at 406-538-5212.
