Child Signups Continue for Dolly Parton Library as Funding Uncertain

Dolly Parton’s literacy program receives first major donation

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana scored its first major donation after nearly six months of fundraising — but officials still haven’t released a fundraising total or what’s next for the literacy program, which serves over 125,000 young Hoosiers.

Dolly Parton’s Indiana literacy program receives first major donation from energy foundation

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana scored its first major donation after nearly six months of fundraising – but officials still haven’t released a fundraising total or what’s next for the literacy program, which serves over 125,000 young Hoosiers.

Child signups continue for Dolly Parton library as funding uncertain

The future of Indiana’s statewide Dolly Parton Imagination Library program has remained uncertain since funding was cut from the state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, though efforts led by the state’s first lady may soon bring more clarity.

Indiana Dolly Parton’s library program receives first major donation from energy foundation

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana scored its first major donation after nearly six months of fundraising – but officials still haven’t released a fundraising total or what’s next for the literacy program, which serves over 125,000 young Hoosiers.

Dolly Parton's Indiana literacy program receives first major donation from energy foundation • Indiana Capital Chronicle

First Lady Maureen Braun signs a children's book at an announcement July 30, 2025. (Madelyn Hanes/ Indiana Capital Chronicle)Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana scored its first major donation after nearly six months of fundraising – but officials still haven’t released a fundraising total or what’s next for the literacy program, which serves over 125,000 young Hoosiers.  “Books are more than just paper and ink. They’re a doorway for i…

Dolly Parton’s Indiana literacy program receives first major donation from energy foundation - Dubois County Free Press, Inc.

by Madelyn Hanes, Indiana Capital ChronicleJuly 30, 2025 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana scored its first major donation after nearly six months of fundraising – but officials still haven’t released a fundraising total or what’s next for the literacy program, which serves over 125,000 young Hoosiers.  “Books are more than just paper and ink.... The post Dolly Parton’s Indiana literacy program receives first major donation from ener…