Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Estill County

05/11/2026

Guess what?

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Estill County is 14th in the state for enrollment. We have 68% of children under the age of 5 receiving books every month!

We’d love to have more, so sign your child up at ImaginationLibrary.com.

We couldn’t do this without YOU!

You can support us financially by making a donation to our program. You can donate online or drop off a check at the public library.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.

05/11/2026

05/05/2026

Huge thanks to PBT Bancorp of Irvine for their donation of $300 to help purchase books for the children of our community.

Every month Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Estill County provides free books to nearly 70% of Estill County’s children under the age of 5. We can’t do it without donations from people like you.

Who will be next to donate?

05/01/2026

The cakes have arrived!

Pick them up today in the board room at the library from now until 6:00 tonight.

Call 723-3030 for local delivery to schools and businesses.

04/14/2026

Parent Reading Tip: Let your child turn the pages.

Giving young children a small role during storytime helps them stay engaged and feel confident as early learners. Turning pages, pointing to pictures, and helping hold the book all build important pre-reading skills.

These simple moments of participation help children feel proud, curious, and excited to keep reading.

04/07/2026

Help us raise money to continue providing books to children in Estill County.

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The only thing better than cake is cake that supports a great cause!

Your purchase of a delicious $7 bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes will help support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Estill County continue to purchase books for almost 500 children in Estill County.

Order your bundtlet now through April 16 with pickup at the library on May 1. We will also deliver to local businesses!

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Want to pay by cash or check? Have a bulk order? Send it to us, and we will send you an invoice. Send us a message, email [email protected], contact a friend of the library member or one of the library staff, or fill out this form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQVF3etrDATLdc6epCBzBAbFo-d7749qEoJ2hxr3qsknVlxw/viewform

Check out the flavors in the comments.

Thanks for your support!

03/16/2026

March 20 is World Storytelling Day, a reminder that stories have connected people for generations.

Storytelling does not have to come from a book. Make up a bedtime tale. Share a favorite memory from your childhood. Let your child invent a character and build the adventure together.

When children tell stories, they strengthen language skills, creativity, and confidence.

What kind of story does your family love most?

03/09/2026

National Reading Month is the perfect time to refresh your reading routine.

Try one small shift this week:
✔ Let your child turn the pages
✔ Pause to talk about the pictures
✔ Ask what they think happens next

Reading is more than words on a page. It’s connection, conversation, and confidence-building all at once.

01/26/2026

Right now, 137,238 children in Kentucky are receiving free books in the mail each month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

That means more than 137,000 children are growing up with stories in their homes, words in their hearts, and the confidence to dream big.

Know a child under five who isn’t enrolled yet? Help us reach even more families across the Commonwealth.

📚 Sign up today: https://imaginationlibrary.com/kentucky