Imagination Library

What is Dolly Parton's Imagination Library?

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a FREE program available to preschool children (from birth to age 5) living in Rhea County. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will mail a new book to your child every month until the child's fifth birthday. Reading to your child at a young age promotes literacy and learning ability later in life.

For more information you can also visit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Website.

How Do I Know If My Child Can Participate?

You must be a resident of Rhea County.
Your child must be 5 years or younger.
You must submit the registration form below.
Notify Rhea County United Way if your address changes.
Read with your child!

Steps to Get Beautiful Free Books for Your Child!

Determine if you meet the criteria above.
Click here to register your child online or click here for a printable version.
If using a paper registration mail to 224 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 669, Dayton, TN 37321.
Wait for your first book to arrive in 1 -2 months and enjoy with your child.

Common Questions and Answers:

Q. Can my child receive books if I don't live in Rhea County?
Yes, your child can still receive beautiful free books every month. Click here to locate your local partner and register.

Q. Can I have multiple children enrolled in the program?
Yes, any child in your household under age 5 is eligible to receive free books every month.

Q. Is there any cost to me for the books or for shipping?
No, there is no cost to you as we at United Way of Rhea County and the Imagination Library have partnered to provide them to you for absolutely no cost to you. We just ask that you establish good reading habits with your child. Go here for some great tips on reading habits, coloring and activity pages, and more.

Q. How do I know what books my child will receive?
You can find the book list for each age group for each month here.

Call United Way of Rhea County at 423-775-5633 with any questions you may have or to register your child via phone.