What if your child could open the mailbox each month and find a brand-new book—just for them? With Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, that’s exactly what happens.

DEMCO has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to bring this children’s book gifting program to families right here in our community. From birth to age five, children can receive free, high-quality, age-appropriate books by mail—books chosen to spark curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading.

Enroll a child at birth, and they’ll receive up to 60 books by the time they turn five—a home library built one story at a time.

How the Program Works

Through DEMCO’s partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, families can count on a simple and meaningful process:

• Who can join? Children from birth through age five in participating parishes
• What do they get? A new book each month, addressed to the child, at no cost
• What about access? Families may choose bilingual (English/Spanish) books, and braille editions are also available.

Why We Believe in It

The first five years of life are some of the most important for a child’s development. Reading together during this time builds more than language skills—it builds confidence, imagination, and curiosity.

That’s why DEMCO invests in youth initiatives like the Imagination Library as part of our broader DEMCO community youth programs. Supporting early literacy programs is one way we add lasting value to the lives of our members and the communities we call home.

A Bigger Dream

The Imagination Library is about more than books—it’s about inspiring children to dream big. By putting stories directly into the hands of young children, families are given the tools to spark imagination and prepare children for future success. Through this partnership, the national program has a strong local impact—helping us power life and community in a simple, powerful way.

Ready to Get Started?

Parents and guardians can begin the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library enrollment process by visiting demco.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library.

Enrollment is free, quick, and open to all eligible families—membership with DEMCO is not required. This program ensures every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of reading and build a brighter future.