Carlstadt Library

08/26/2026

Hoopla Digital has put together a collection of Dolly Parton's work to honor her—here is the link if you've been wanting to remember & celebrate her! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/dolly-parton/239932

There was really nobody else like her.

Today we're remembering Dolly Parton, one of the true icons of country music. That big personality, that Southern charm, and a lifetime of music, movies, and generosity that brought so many of us joy. She was also a huge champion for kids' literacy, starting the Imagination Library back in 1995, which has now put more than 300 million books into the hands of children across the U.S.

Sending love to the Parton family as they mourn the loss of their beloved Dolly. 🤍

08/26/2026

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend, cultural icon, and champion of literacy Dolly Parton.

Dolly’s award-winning Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father’s inability to read or write, has put hundreds of millions of free books into the hands of children across America and was considered by her to be one of her greatest achievements.

“We’re giving books to kids who wouldn’t have a chance to get them otherwise,” she told American Libraries in a 2018 interview. “A lot of people think this is just for poor children—it’s for all children. It’s important to get books into the hands of any child that we can.”

ALA was proud to confer Dolly with an honorary lifetime membership, the Association’s highest honor, in 2023 for her lasting impact on librarianship, libraries, and the communities they serve.

Dolly was also part of ALA’s Celebrity READ campaign, in which she holds a copy of 'The Little Engine That Could.'

“I’ve always related to that book because I’m the little engine that did!” she said.

Thank you, Dolly. ❤️

08/26/2026

There was really nobody else like her.

Today we're remembering Dolly Parton, one of the true icons of country music. That big personality, that Southern charm, and a lifetime of music, movies, and generosity that brought so many of us joy. She was also a huge champion for kids' literacy, starting the Imagination Library back in 1995, which has now put more than 300 million books into the hands of children across the U.S.

Sending love to the Parton family as they mourn the loss of their beloved Dolly. 🤍

08/21/2026

Escape the heat next week with our Children's Movie Afternoon! We'll be showing The Good Dinosaur on Wednesday, August 26

Ages 5 to 17. Register here https://tinyurl.com/34n8bfyr

08/19/2026

Kanopy may have the reputation of only hosting classics and documentaries -- but they have a robust catalog that includes recent award-winning films and many of our beloved comedies, dramas, and thrillers!

Check out their selection today with your Library card https://tinyurl.com/yrj5mr87

08/14/2026

Can you be-leaf it? 🌱 Brittney from Gardens of Sol will be returning to the Library on Wednesday, August 19 for another gardening workshop!

At our last program, we made lovely, plantable cards that hold tons of wildflower seeds! Next week, participants will learn how to grow their own food & use that knowledge to pot their own plant.

There are a few spots left! Ages 10-17.