Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - Robeson County

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."

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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 Robeson County. 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 Robeson County 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.

Robeson County, NC
Breakdown by geographical area and zip code as of 12.5.2024:

Fairmont (28340) 248
Proctorville (28375) 2
St. Paul’s (28384) 291
Lumberton (28358) (28359) (28360) 1,279
Orrum (28369) 55
Maxton (28364) 413
Red Springs (28377) 244
Pembroke (29372) 369
Rowland (28383) 200
Shannon (28386) 115
Lumber Bridge (28357) 53
Parkton (28371) 198