Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Faces Uncertain Future in Washington State

Letter: Like to see more openness … agreeing to disagree

For years, I’ve enjoyed listening to Dolly Parton’s song, “Coat of Many Colors”, and now see how it can apply to the many and varied opinions about what’s occurring at times here in Rappahannock and elsewhere.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Faces Uncertain Future in Washington State | News Channel 3-12

By Dan Hanson Click here for updates on this story     KENNEWICK, Washington (KAPP) — A popular children’s literacy program that has helped thousands of Washington families build home libraries is now facing an uncertain future as state funding dries up. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails free books monthly to children from birth to age five, has been operating in Benton and Franklin Counties since 2022, reaching nearly 7,000 childr…

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Faces Uncertain Future in Washington State

By Dan Hanson Click here for updates on this story     KENNEWICK, Washington (KAPP) — A popular children’s literacy program that has helped thousands of Washington families build home libraries is now facing an uncertain future as state funding dries up. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails free books monthly to children from birth to age five, has been operating in Benton and Franklin Counties since 2022, reaching nearly 7,000 childr…

State budget slashes funding for Imagination Library of Washington, more than 2K NCW children impacted

The final 2025–27 operating budget for Washington state will not include funding for the Imagination Library of Washington, according to an April 26 announcement.