Children Receive First Free Books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

PITTSBURGH, PA (July 15, 2019) Pittsburgh preschoolers last week began receiving their free books from the City of Pittsburgh's partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

The first shipment of books was sent to 1,402 children who were enrolled in the program at the beginning of June. Another 400 children have been added to the program since then and will receive their first books in coming weeks.

Legislation was introduced to Pittsburgh City Council in February to accept $250,000 from the Benter Foundation to establish the Pittsburgh program.

Through the program children who are residents of the City of Pittsburgh receive age-appropriate books every month from birth until the age of 5. All children receive "The Little Engine That Could" as their first book, as it is Dolly Parton's favorite.

More information including instructions on how to apply for the program is available here.