Dolly Parton's Imagination Library- Dillon and Robeson Counties

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a renowned literacy program founded by the legendary Dolly Parton whose father could not read. This initiative is dedicated to fostering a love for reading among children from birth to age five.

Every month, children enrolled in the program receive a high-quality, age-appropriate book mailed directly to their homes, at no cost to their families. The first book your child will receive is "The Little Engine Who Could" and when they turn 5, they will receive "Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come."

Dolly Parton believes that focusing on early literacy allows children to dream, learn, and be more!

Lumber River United Way wants to SPARK a love of learning by gifting books to children in Dillon and Robeson Counties. Research has shown that an increased number of books in a child's home combined with positive attitudes about reading and increased time spent reading with caregivers results in kindergarten literacy readiness.

All children residing in Dillon and Robeson County areas between birth and five can enroll in the Imagination Library. Your child will receive books mailed to them monthly until their 5th birthday if they live in a covered geographic area.

Additional Sponsors:

City of Lumberton Mayor and City Council

Commissioner David Edge

Commissioner Pauline Campbell

Commissioner Wixie Stephens

Commissioner Tom Taylor

Dillon County Library System

Dillon County Councilman

Dr. Katie Lowry

John Luther Mclean & Isabelle Gray Mclean Trust

Kiwanis of Robeson Lumberton

Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

Sandra Oliver

The Caton Family Charitable Trust

The Town of Pembroke

Pembroke Chamber of Commerce

The Robesonian