April 23, 2026  |  5:30 PM  |  Jerry Sue Thornton Center

The Literacy Cooperative is dedicated to improving literacy across generations in Cuyahoga County.

What can we help you find?

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) is a free to the family book-gifting program that mails a new, age-appropriate book each month to enrolled children from birth until their 5th birthday.

Parenting & Literacy Tools

Each tool provided has been screened by the experts at The Literacy Cooperative and is designed to build early literacy skills and instill a love of reading to your child in a cozy, conversational, and joyful way.

Training

We offer engaging and accessible professional development opportunities for early childhood educators, K–2 teachers, adult education instructors, literacy tutors, and cross-sector professionals.

Upcoming Sessions

Our live professional development events offer opportunities for collaboration, new strategies, and deeper learning.

  • Transitioning Students to Success

    February 27, 2026 9:00 am

In The News

  • Source: TV20 News

    TV20 News Update (December 16, 2025)

    December 16, 2025

  • Source: News 5 Cleveland

    Ohio makes Dolly Parton's Imagination Library enrollment part of the birth-certificate process

    October 1, 2025

Upcoming Events

  • Mastering Toilet Learning

    March 4, 2026 6:00 pm