Dolly Patron's Imagination Library - Kenora
A Free Book Gifting Program
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Canada is a free book gifting program devoted to inspiring a love of reading in the hearts of children everywhere. Each month, enrolled children receive a high quality, age appropriate book in the mail, free of charge. Children receive books from birth to age five.
From a Toronto stage in November of 2006, Dolly Parton gleefully announced the Canadian expansion of her Imagination Library. It was the first international push for the organization. The development was thanks, in part, to an early agreement with the Canadian-based organization, Invest in Kids which proved to be just the beginning. Program coverage in Canada spans across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Yukon Territories.
Each year, more books featuring Canadian authors and illustrators are introduced into the program. Additionally, titles with themes and subjects that appeal to the Canadian readers are added.
Getting Your Child Started
Children who live within the City of Kenora limits, and Metis Nation Ontario Citizens who are younger than 5 years old are eligible to receive free books! Families can sign up by filling out a registration form online, handing one in at either branch of the Kenora Public Libraries, or by mailing it in. Once your registration is complete, check the mail!
Donations to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
The Kenora chapter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is funded through local grants and donations. It costs approximately $3.55 per child per month for this program to run. Every donation helps get books in the hands of local children! We are thankful for the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Community Foundation for their ongoing support in bringing this great program to our community. If you wish to donate, you can do so on our Donation Page!
