Governor Ivey announces launch of Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Governor Ivey announces launch of Dolly Parton Imagination Library

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Inspiring the love for reading at an early age, Thursday Governor Kay Ivey announced the launch of a statewide program designed to get more books in the hands of children. State dollars will go towards Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.   The library sends books to children from birth to five years old for free each through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners. “I love the little kids and that i…

Ivey kicks off statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday kicked off the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, during an official launch event. The Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting free books each month to children birth to age 5. Ivey announced her intent to participate in the Imagination Library during her 2023 inaugural address and followed up with Executive Order 729 to that effect. Alabama Department of Early…

Governor Ivey Kicks Off Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday kicked off the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, during an official launch event. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting free books each month to children birth to age 5.  Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Acting Secretary Dr. Jan Hume, elected officials, community leaders and partners, parents, teachers and A…