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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagniation Library | United Way of Buffalo & Erie County

Imagination Library in Erie County

United Way of Buffalo & Erie County is proud to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to members of our community in parts of Erie County (current eligible zip codes: 14201, 14204, 14213, 14215, 14218). The Imagination Library mails free books monthly to children from birth to age five, promoting early literacy and a lifelong love of reading. More than two decades of research have shown that this program is highly effective in improving home literacy environments and children’s attitudes towards reading.

All children between birth and age five who live in the following Erie County zip codes are eligible to enroll: 14201, 14204, 14213, 14215, 14218. 

Enroll Your Child 

How it Works

  • Sign Up: Parents or guardians can enroll their child/children online in just a few minutes. ALL children from birth to five in a household are eligible and will receive a unique delivery according to their age!
  • Receive Books: Once enrolled, your child/children will receive a new, carefully selected book each month. *Please allow eight to twelve weeks for the first book to arrive.
  • Read Together: Enjoy the magic of reading with your child/children, knowing that you’re helping them develop critical early literacy skills.

Supported By

Media Partner

Office of Assemblymember Jonathan D. Rivera

Buffalo Bills Social Justice Committee

Dolly Parton Quote: You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children.

Since launching in 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has become the preeminent early childhood book-gifting program in the world. For more information, please visit imaginationlibrary.com.

Questions

Contact: Bernie Miltenberger | bernie.miltenberger@uwbec.org