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Parent Questions How do I enroll my child? Imagination Library Colorado is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income. The program is available for all Colorado children 0–5, so long as there is a local partner in your area supporting the cost of books. Check your local availability here. If you'd like to be notified when an affiliate opens in the area please sign up with your email via ImaginationLibrary.com How do I update my address? When you move, your books do not automatically move with you. Update your address using one of the options below. Books will arrive between 6-8 weeks after your information is submitted. This is only for use by current Colorado residents. If you are moving and currently live outside the state of Colorado, please visit imaginationlibrary.com to update your address. Update your Imagination Library parent profile. If you set-up a parent account into the Imagination Library system when your child was enrolled, you can update your address by logging into your account. To log into your account, click here. OR, email our staff at books@imaginationlibrarycolorado.org and we'll update your account for you. In your email, make sure to include your child's name, DOB, old address, and updated address. Why am I not receiving books? Due to the large volume of books we send each month, our book labels are printed a month in advance. Depending on when you registered your child, it may take up to 8-12 weeks for your first book to arrive. Similarly, if you’ve recently updated the address on your account, it will take 6-8 weeks to start receiving books at your new address. Have you suddenly stopped receiving books without updating your profile? Please email us at books@imaginationlibrarycolorado.org When will my child receive their first book? Once the registration is approved, it takes 8-12 weeks for your child to receive their first book. After that, they should receive a new book each month until their fifth birthday. How are the books free for families? Here’s the truth: While Dolly Parton launched this incredible program, local communities raise the funds to make it happen. That means every book your child receives is made possible by caring people living locally —just like you. Learn more here. I’m expecting our baby in 6 months, when can I sign them up? Congratulations! You can sign your baby up as soon as they are born! Are there Braille or Audio options? American Printing House (APH) selects six titles from the current Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library collection that are most appropriate for children with visual impairment. Children will receive a braille/ print book in the mail at no cost to their family every other month. For more information, please visit: aph.org/braille-tales. The application on this page is required to be completed prior to receiving books. Audio Imagination Library books are also available to children. These books may only be played on a digital playback device loaned from the National Library Service (NLS) or another device approved by the NLS. For more information, please visit: aph.org/imagination-library-collaboration/. I have twins, will they always receive the same books each month? We mail out books by age group. Every child born in the same year receives the same books, appropriate for their age. Twins will receive the exact book each month. However, because the books are addressed to each child, they will both have built their own library of quality books when they graduate from the programs. Families can choose between two collections of Imagination Library books: the primarily English book collection with occasional bilingual English/Spanish books, or a 100% bilingual English/Spanish book collection. Recommendation: select an English book language for one twin, and select bilingual English/Spanish book language for the second twin. Here's how to opt-in to receive the new bilingual book collection: If you are currently registered and receiving monthly Imagination Library books, login to the Parent Portal HERE. Once logged in, click on the blue arrow beside your child's name and select your Book Language preference, then click Update to save. Families looking to begin their child’s monthly book delivery can visit imaginationlibrary.com to sign up. When registering for the Imagination Library, select your preferred book language. How do I know if my child was accepted into the program? When you provide an email address with your registration, you will be notified via that email when the registration is approved or entered into our system. If you do not have an email address, you will need to contact your Local Program Partner to find out more information. I was told my local Imagination Library is closing because of lack of funds. Why doesn’t Dolly do something about this or just give them the money they need to keep this program going? The Imagination Library in Colorado is made possible through local communities. While many overhead costs and administration needs are covered by Dolly and the Foundation, the local programs secure the funding for the cost of books and postage for all children in their county/region.

Accessible Books American Printing House (APH) selects six titles from the current Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library collection that are most appropriate for children with visual impairment. Children will receive a braille/print book in the mail at no cost to their family every other month. For more information, please visit: aph.org/braille-tales . The application on this page is required to be completed prior to receiving books. Audio Imagination Library books are also available to children. These books may only be played on a digital playback device loaned from the National Library Service (NLS) or another device approved by the NLS.For more information, please visit: aph.org/imagination-library-collaboration/.

Fundamentals about reading to your child and why it's important Leyéndole a su hijo ¿Por qué es importante la comunicación del bebé al nacer? Las señales no verbales, como el contacto visual, los arrullos, el llanto y la escucha, son el lenguaje que usa tu bebé para comunicarte sus necesidades, deseos y sentimientos. Cuando los padres responden a los gestos de su bebé, construyen la arquitectura misma de su cerebro, sentando las bases para el desarrollo futuro del lenguaje, la comunicación y las relaciones. La interacción “servir y devolver” moldea el cerebro Solo tienes que sonreír, hablar, cantar, leer, jugar y responderle a tu bebé. Se llama interacción de "dar y devolver". Este proceso de ida y vuelta es fundamental para el desarrollo cerebral, especialmente en los primeros años. Las interacciones de dar y devolver ayudan a los padres a crear un entorno seguro para los bebés, y les ayudan a comprender que están siendo cuidados y comprendidos. 0-24 MONTHS Themes & Concepts Emphasis on the development of sight and vision with big text and bright colors Teaching sensory skills through touch with thick, board pages Rhyme and rhythm of words in a repetitive style Simple and easy-to-use everyday text for vocabulary development Minimal text with engaging, “point-and-say” illustrations Playful sounds of everyday characters and sing along text to enhance auditory skills Nurturing and attachment themes in sing-song pattern Tips to Try Help your baby to explore the book. Let your baby turn the pages, grab, or even chew on it. Point out interesting pictures and take the time to ask questions as you read. Say, “Look at the butterfly.” Cover it and ask, “Where is the butterfly?” Uncover it and say, “Peek-a-boo butterfly!” Stay on a page for as long as your baby is interested. Turn the page or stop reading when your baby looks away or seems tired or bored. Read with joy and excitement. Use different voices for different characters. Ask questions your child can answer by pointing. You can say, “Where’s the doggie?” or “Where’s the happy baby?” or “Who says meow?” Imitate the sounds your child makes while looking at a picture. Then add a very short phrase, such as, “Moo, the cow says moo.” Copy your reactions to the book you are enjoying together. Speaking in slow, short sentences and waiting for your child to take a turn talking helps him understand. Let your toddler give a picture a name; then add a comment like: “Yes, a plane! The plane is flying. The plane is flying in the sky.” Help your child pretend to be a character in a book. You can pretend to feed a baby or be puppies, barking and running after each other. 2 -3 YEARS Themes & Concepts Continue sensory concepts from year one and build upon them, such as sight, auditory, and touch skills Repetition of everyday words to build vocabulary development Predictability of plot lines to generate conversation and engagement Development of motor skills and accessibility for child to hold and turn pages Emphasis of “Self-help” activities – things children can do, things familiar in their daily life to build upon the story Use of real photo illustration child can recognize Familiar nursery rhymes with a focus on body awareness, teaching the child basic body parts Teaching basic colors, letters, and numbers Tips to Try Cuddle up with your child on your lap. Look at your child as you read. Let your child lead. Active Reading! In active reading, an adult shares a picture book with a child and provides the child with multiple opportunities to talk about and engage with the pictures, words and ideas in the book. CLICK HERE for great resources on Active Reading. Ask your child to point out things in the pictures and talk about them. Use the pictures to teach new words. Say, “See the trumpet? A trumpet is a loud instrument that makes music.” Then pretend to play the trumpet. Ask questions about the story. “What are the bears doing in this picture?” Pause and then help your child answer. Leave room for your child to make things up. Act out parts of the story. Use the story to start a conversation about something you and your child have done together. Start a conversation by repeating an important word your child has just said and wait for your child to say something more. Read with joy and enthusiasm! Use different voices for different characters. Count pictures and wait for your child to repeat the numbers after you. 4-5 YEARS Themes and Concepts More complex stories and characters featuring hero conflict and resolution More serious subject matter, teaching diversity of others, environment, and tolerance of different cultures Humorous stories with playful plotlines Continuation of familiar Nursery rhymes and poetry repetition Focus on school preparation and readiness Use rebus (pictures used for words) to develop reading comprehension Introduction of non-fiction titles and traditional folk tales Moral emphasis on gratitude and appreciation Tips to Try Read with expression, using different voices for different characters. Emphasize rhythms and rhymes in stories. Encourage your child to repeat what you say, comment on it, and ask questions. Place books in a child-accessible area, and give him a chance to choose his own books for story-time. Read stories again and again. Take the opportunity to familiarize your child with the alphabet. Ask your child to tell you about the pictures and the story. Point out colors, shapes, numbers, and letters and ask him to find them in the books you are reading together. Point out written words in the world around you, like on traffic signs and on food labels in the grocery store. Ask your child to find a new word each time you go out together.

Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Los libros de Imagination Library son títulos de alta calidad y apropiados para cada edad especialmente seleccionados. Nuestros libros se entregan a los niños registrados cada mes desde el nacimiento hasta el mes de su quinto cumpleaños. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales 1. Enroll online or fill out a paper enrollment form or to register your child. 2. In 8-12 weeks, your child will receive "The Little Engine That Could" as their first book in the mail at no cost to you. 3. Each month, your child will receive a new book in the mail, compliments of your local county partners and at no cost to your family. 4. When your child turns five, they will receive their final book "Look out Kindergarten, Here I Come!" and become an Imagination Library graduate. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales

Imagination Library Colorado works to support current affiliates and grow new affiliates in new Colorado Counties to ensure all children under 5 have equitable access to books Enroll your child for a FREE book each month Through our program, Colorado children are eligible to receive a FREE book every month from ages 0-5. Enroll your child here at no cost to begin building their home library and strengthening childhood literacy across the state. If you'd like to help support a Colorado child in your community, donating just $31 will cover the cost of their monthly Imagination Library books for an entire year. Your support helps young learners grow up with strong early literacy skills and the confidence they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Since the creation of Colorado’s statewide Imagination Library program in 2020, every locally raised dollar is matched by the state, doubling the impact of each gift. By ensuring families receive high-quality, age-appropriate books at no cost, the Imagination Library of Colorado nurtures a love of reading, strengthens family storytime routines, and builds a culture of literacy for every child in Colorado. Enroll A Child & Donate Enroll A Child 3,405,000 books and counting mailed to Colorado children since 2021. 62,284 five year olds in Colorado have graduated from the Imagination Library. 92,000+ Colorado children receive monthly books from the Imagination Library. 29% of Colorado's zero- to-five year old's population is enrolled in Imagination Library. BY THE NUMBERS Thanks to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) for funding the Imagination Library in Colorado, 50% of books are funded by the state and 50% of the books are funded locally. Getting books into the hands of Colorado's early learners through the Imagination Library of Colorado is made possible with support from the CDEC and local champions.

ILCO organizó nuestro Jamboree anual de primavera con afiliados la semana pasada, del 9 al 10 de mayo en Denver. El Jamboree comenzó el jueves por la noche con un cóctel de recepción con cena, música, networking y juegos de trivia de Dolly. Los oradores incluyeron: el gobernador Polis pasó el viernes por la mañana para celebrar los éxitos del programa con los afiliados y aceptar una foto autografiada de Dolly, Kelly Dunkin de Co Gives Foundation, Brooke Seigle de Imagination Library Middle Tennessee/United Way of Greater Nashville; y una sesión de 3 partes sobre El papel de los libros y los hitos del desarrollo con la Dra. Michelle Shiffman , pediatra de Reach Out and Read, Heather Craiglow de CDEC/Head Start y la maestra de 1er grado Christy Howard de Steele Elem en Co Springs. Nicolle Davies, Allie Wegner (Co Labs), Michelle Anthony (Dollywood Foundation) también dieron una actualización sobre Imagination Library a nivel estatal y nacional. Asistieron más de 40 afiliados de todo Colorado. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Brooke Seigle Brooke Seigle Brooke Seigle Dra. Michelle Shiffman Heather Craiglow / CDEC Brillante por texto Brooke Seigle Participación de afiliados Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Michelle Anthony is a regional director for The Dollywood Foundation. She’s passionate about bringing positive change to her community, and has spent her entire career working in the non-profit sector for youth serving organizations. Michelle and her husband have two daughters, and all four of them are avid readers! Outside of reading, they enjoy watching the Denver Broncos, playing sports, spending time in the Rocky Mountains, and just being together as a family. Brooke Seigle Allie Kallmann Wegner is a Senior Researcher at the Colorado Evaluation & Action Lab at the University of Denver. The Colorado Lab was created in 2017 under the leadership of the Governor's Office as the state's policy lab. They work with a broad range of government, community, and family partners to unlock data-informed solutions and identify opportunities to foster meaningful and sustained change. In this session, we will discuss the results of the 2025 evaluation of ILCO, as well as potential policy implications. Brooke Seigle Mary Lanni and Jaime Gotlieb are from the Douglas County Libraries and shared a clever and successful fundraising campaign called Where's Dolly Wednesday? During a Jamboree session they discussed how the project was introduced, the marketing, and what the results garnered. Feel free to contact them with questions about the packet they shared with the group. Brooke Seigle Joining us for a session was USPS' Curtis Morris . He shared a few tidbits about mailing books, more more importantly he fielded questions from our affiliates about the Return Service Requested Endorsement program and the strain it places on each affiliate financially and the amount of time it takes to address. Though we haven't learned how to resolve this, here is the current information on the BOS. Brooke Seigle

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Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Mapa de matrícula estatal - junio de 2025 Más de 84.000 niños de Colorado reciben un libro cada mes. La primera filial local de Imagination Library se lanzó en Colorado en 2005. Ahora hay 59 organizaciones asociadas sin fines de lucro en todo Colorado. Se han entregado 280 millones de libros y la cifra sigue aumentando a niños pequeños desde 1996. Recibir libros por correo es una forma sencilla y efectiva de generar entusiasmo en torno a los libros. Los niños que participan en DPIL tienen un 30% más de probabilidades de comenzar la escuela preparados para el jardín de infantes. Imagination Library está completamente abierta e inscribe a niños en 61 de los 64 condados de Colorado, enviando libros por correo al 27% de los niños elegibles en todo el estado. El 16% de los libros enviados por correo cada año son totalmente bilingües en inglés y español o tienen Contenido en español. ¡Pronto habrá más contenido en español! The brain is more influenced by the experiences in a child’s earliest years. The brain’s ability to adapt—known as brain plasticity—declines as we age. Adapted from a graph created by Pat Levitt in collaboration with the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University (2009). In classrooms across the state, 60% of 3rd graders are not reading at their grade level. Third grade is considered a vital milestone in a student’s career in terms of reading proficiency and has a strong correlation to whether or not a student will graduate from high school. Recent studies show that 85% of a child’s core brain development occurs before the age of three. Additional studies have shown the importance of early reading by demonstrating that more reading at home during the pre-kindergarten year translates to improved development of brain areas supporting mental imagery, narrative comprehension and oral language skills. Additional research indicates a dramatic correlation between the number of books in the home and a child's future academic achievement. Researchers have concluded that children growing up with a home library, even as small as 25 books, achieved 2.4 more years of education than children from bookless homes. Children participating in DPIL are 30% more likely to start school kindergarten-ready. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Report Highlights: Children enrolled in ILCO scored 0.125 standard deviations higher on the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment at kindergarten entry compared to non-participants in the same schools. ILCO participants were 16–24% less likely to score “well below benchmark” on DIBELS, reducing the need for costly remedial reading support. Benefits were seen broadly across student groups, with no significant differences for multilingual learners or children from low-income families. These benfits are substantial, particularly in light of the the low cost of ILCO implementation. This can set students on a positive reading trajectory and reduce the system, district, and school resources needed to make up early literacy gaps. Authors: Allie Kallmann Wegner , MA, M.Ed., Staff Researcher II, Colorado Evaluation & Action Lab Kristin Klopfenstein , PhD, Executive Director, Colorado Evaluation & Action Lab Phil Pendergast , PhD, Assistant Professor, Western Washington University View Full Evaluation Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales ILCO emails a satisfaction survey to all parents with children enrolled in the program. From this survey, we measure the success of the program by tracking how often parents read to their children, how prepared the parent feels the child is for kindergarten, and the impact the Imagination Library program has had on the child’s literacy. Parent/Caretaker Survey results from 31 ILCO counties administered between July 2024 through June 2025. Counties include: Adams (Aurora), Arapahoe, Archuleta, Alamosa, Bayfield, Broomfield, Conejos, Costilla, Delta, Denver, Dolores, Douglas, Garfield, Jackson, Jefferson, Larimer, Las Animas, Logan, Mineral, Mesa, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Park, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, Summit, Weld. Recipients: 31,720 Responses: 3,943 Response Rate: 12% Download Full Report 64% report “I am reading more often to my child ” 42% report “Other Members of the family read more often to my child ” Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales “Mi niño es pequeño tiene dos años, no habla mucho y la lectura ayuda con su vocabulario. ” - Weld County Parent “Thank you so much for providing books for my child! His enthusiasm and love for books has grown 100 fold and I love that we can go get more books for him to enjoy. He loves other books by the authors that have written the books that he’s received in the mail. It’s been a huge success for our family. ” - Broomfield Parent “I can't thank you enough for this amazing program. Our kids love all the books - they are the centerpiece to evenings and bedtime for our family. ” - Denver Parent “Without this resource I’m not sure I would have books in my home. I love seeing my little one enjoying story time. ” - Routt County Parent "WE LOVE this ----truly we are so beyond grateful for this program. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU " - Larimer County Parent “I love seeing the excitement on her face when she sees that a new book has arrived. That book will then be her ‘favorite’ for the next week or so. ” - Jefferson County Parent “Su vocabulario a tenido un mayor crecimiento además de la pronunciación de palabras a mejorado muchísimo. ” - Aurora Parent

Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Every year, our Imagination Library books are selected by the Blue Medal Book team, a group of early literacy experts from across the US dedicated to selecting books that reflect a range of family experiences, making it possible for every child to see themselves reflected in the stories, themes, and concepts. Each month from birth to age five, every child registered in the Imagination Library receives an age-appropriate, high-quality title addressed to them by name and delivered directly to their mailbox. The Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee selects ten English titles and two bilingual English/Spanish titles each ye ar. As of August 2025, Colorado families may opt in to receive a bilingual book every month . All children registered in the program will receive these three books: "The Little Engine That Could," the first book that every child receives. "Coat Of Many Colors," Dolly Parton's self-written book. "Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” as their graduation celebration book. American Printing House (APH) selects six titles from the current Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library collection that are most appropriate for children with visual impairment. Children will receive a braille/print book in the mail at no cost to their family every other month. For more information, please visit: aph.org/braille-tales. The application on this page is required to be completed prior to receiving books. Audio Imagination Library books are also available to children. These books may only be played on a digital playback device loaned from the National Library Service (NLS) or another device approved by the NLS. For more information, please visit: aph.org/imagination-library-collaboration/ . Download the 2026 English Book List Download the 2026 English/ Spanish Bilingual Book List Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List English/ Spanish Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List

Bilingual English/Spanish Book Collection Now Available for Colorado Families! Families who are currently enrolled or plan to register a child for Imagination Library now have another monthly book option for their children; a fully bilingual English/Spanish book collection for registered children to receive until their fifth birthday. Families can choose between two collections of Imagination Library books: the primarily English book collection with occasional bilingual English/Spanish books, or a 100% bilingual English/Spanish book collection. Plus, families can now select their preferred language for program communications, making the experience even more accessible and inclusive. How to opt-in to receive the new bilingual book collection: If you are currently registered and receiving monthly Imagination Library books, login to the Parent Portal below. Once logged in, click on the blue arrow beside your child's name and select your Book Language preference, then click Update to save. Bilingual Book List

Actualización de las noticias Bilingual English/Spanish Book Collection Now Available for Colorado Families! Families who are currently enrolled or plan to register a child for Imagination Library now have another monthly book option for their children; a fully bilingual English/Spanish book collection for registered children to receive until their fifth birthday. More Governor Polis Hands Out Dolly Parton Imagination Library’s Two-Millionth Book in Colorado On March 7, 2025, Governor Jared Polis, Llama Llama (of Red Pajama fame), and the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) delivered the 2 millionth book through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at Westwood Early Learning Center. The program, launched by Dolly Parton in 1995 and expanded to Colorado in 2020, mails free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age 5 every month. “Books are our windows into the world, and access to literature for children is a great way to improve reading, and inspire the next generation of poets, authors, and literary geniuses. I am excited to just a year later be delivering the 2 millionth book to Colorado children, thanks to Dolly’s successful Imagination Library initiative,” said Governor Polis. More Governor Polis Hands Out Dolly Parton Imagination Library’s One-Millionth Book in Colorado On February 27, 2024, Governor Polis, joined by Representative Emily Sirota, Senator Jeff Bridges, and Imagination Library CEO Jack Tate, handed out the one-millionth book from Dolly Parton’s Colorado Imagination Library. Launched by Dolly in 1995 and expanded to Colorado in 2020, this universal book-gifting program was created to inspire a love of reading by gifting books to children (0- 5 yrs. old), free of charge through funding shared by local community partners. “Thanks to Dolly, more Colorado kids tumble out of bed, stumble to the kitchen, pour themselves a cup of ambition, and read from 9 to 5! It is important that at a young age, students have access to books to foster their love of reading. I’m thrilled that today I was able to hand out the one-millionth book. This heart-warming program brings so much joy to Colorado’s young readers and helps our kids grow into avid readers and learners. Thanks, Dolly!” said Governor Polis. More Governor Polis Signs New Law, Imagination Library Colorado Moves to CDEC On February 27, 2024, Governor Polis Signed HB24-1205, Colorado Imagination Library Program, sponsored by Representatives Emily Sirota and Rick Taggart, and Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Barbara Kirkmeyer. This bill transfers the operation of the Colorado Imagination Library from the Colorado Department of Education to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and allows the library to partner with eligible non-profits to procure more books and expand the program's reach. More CDEC / ILCO Action Lab Report is Available! ILCO started partnering with the Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab (Colorado Lab) in 2022 to evaluate the program. The evaluation focuses on estimating the causal impact of the program using a matched comparison design. The evaluation leverages historical data from parts of the state that have been participating in ILCO since before the pandemic. We invite you to review this September 2023 ILCO report on Early Literacy If you have questions about this informative report, please email us at Books@ImaginationLibraryColorado.org Read Report Here Colorado Kicks Off Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library During Family Literacy Month Governor Jared Polis, Education Commissioner Katy Anthes, and the Imagination Library of Colorado joined American icon Dolly Parton to announce the Colorado statewide expansion of her namesake Imagination Library book-gifting program. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books to children (0- 5 yrs. old), free of charge through funding shared by local community partners. "I'm so excited to be working with Governor Polis, the Department of Education, and our Colorado affiliate organization to bring my Imagination Library to more children and families across Colorado! Together we can gift a love of reading that will last a lifetime," said Dolly Parton. "Developing an early love for reading is so important for children’s success, and the Imagination Library shows Colorado’s commitment to making sure that every child and family can succeed,” said Governor Polis. “I’m thrilled that more Colorado children will have access to the books they need to develop a passion for reading and drive their imaginations even further.” During this first year of expansion, the Imagination Library of Colorado will form new partnerships with local community partners and donors throughout the State. Year one is a year of growth: promoting existing programs and getting new affiliates up to speed. We have a handful of established programs across the state and will be adding new affiliates all of the time. Continue to check back here as we expand programs across the state! Would you like to become a community partner ? Click more to watch Governor Polis announce the launch of the statewide program More Governor Polis Proclaims November as Family Literacy Month for Launch of Imagination Library in Colorado The state of Colorado recognizes the Month of November as time for each family to focus on reading and early literacy skills. Click more to view the Proclamation More Imagination Library of Colorado Launches to Provide Books to Kids across The Centennial State Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is launches statewide program to build affiliates in every county. The first year Imagination Library of Colorado will focus on: Partnering with local communities to bring Imagination Library programs to new counties. Our local partners are the heart of the program. They promote the program online and at in-person events, fundraise, and enroll children who live within their geographical area. More Colorado Awards Imagination Library of Colorado Contract Awarded in September of 2021, the contract begins mid October building a statewide network of nonprofits managing Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The goal is to create an affiliate in every Colorado county and enroll 60% of children birth to 5. For more information, read an article on The Denver Post. More Governor Signs Senate Bill 20-185 On July 10, 2020, Governor Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 20-185 creating the Colorado Imagination Library Program, providing funding to expand the early childhood literacy program. Senators Jack Tate and Jeff Bridges, co-prime sponsors of the Bill, stand behind the Governor at the Arapahoe County Library Sheridan Branch. More Imagination Library of Colorado Receives Tax Exempt Status Imagination Library of Colorado Receives Tax Exempt Status under 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. More

Check Availability to see if Imagination Library is currently available in your neighborhood. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales La biblioteca de la imaginación de Dolly Parton ha lanzado un programa estatal en Colorado para construir filiales financiadas de manera sostenible en cada condado. Durante el primer año, Imagination Library of Colorado se centrará en asociarse con las comunidades locales para llevar los programas de Imagination Library a nuevos condados y apoyar a los afiliados actuales para expandir su área de servicio. Puede que todavía no haya un afiliado en su vecindario, pero estamos trabajando arduamente para expandirnos y conectarnos con campeones locales para lanzar afiliados. Consulte la disponibilidad a continuación. Si desea recibir una notificación cuando se abra una sucursal en su área, regístrese con su correo electrónico a través de ImaginationLibrary.com Visita Conviértete en afiliado para conocer qué se necesita para lanzarte en tu comunidad o apoyar económicamente a tu afiliado local.