How to Celebrate Dolly Parton Day in Northeast Ohio
The Literacy Cooperative is celebrating Dolly Parton Day on September 25, a proclamation declared by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel.
September 25 is inspired by Dolly Parton’s iconic song “9 to 5.”
The Dollywood Foundation and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library are also introducing Give Like Dolly Day, a new annual tradition on the same day, honoring her legacy of giving back to children.
The Dollywood Foundation encourages communities to Give, Share and Celebrate. Here in Cuyahoga County, The Literacy Cooperative is proud to bring that spirit to our community as the local program partner for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
As a local program partner, The Literacy Cooperative raises funds to cover the cost of books and mailing, enrolls children, builds awareness, and connects families with literacy resources. Every contribution helps us reach more children across Cuyahoga County.
Here is how you can contribute!
Give
- Sponsoring local children by:
- Making a meaningful gift of $9.25, $25, or any amount to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Cuyahoga County.
- Matching employee donations
- Purchasing or donating from a featured product or sale
- Registering for a Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library license plate at OPLATES.com or in-person at any Ohio deputy registrar license agency.
- Hosting a fundraiser or workplace challenge
Share
Help spread the word about Imagination Library!
- Share information about the program
- Encourage eligible families to enroll
- Share a family story or photo of a child enjoying an Imagination Library book
- Write an article
- Visit a pediatrician, childcare provider, or community organization, and talk about Imagination Library
- Display Imagination Library or Dolly Parton materials in your space like the Cleveland Public Library
- Share how they Give Like Dolly and encourage others to support children in their own communities using #GiveLikeDolly, #DollyDay, #9to5Day, #ImaginationLibrary, #DollyParton
Celebrate
Host a Dolly-inspired event, promotion, or gathering on September 25 and use this link to create a fundraising campaign that will donate directly to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Cuyahoga County!
Your celebration could include:
- Reading with a child and making story time part of your family’s routine
- A Dolly film screening like Cleveland Liberation Center and Cinematheque
- A special product or menu item with a portion of sales donated, like Bread and Beyond, Sage & Honey, Fireside Book Shop, Locally Spruced, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- A Dolly-themed game night like Cleveland Urban Winery
- A Dolly-themed party or community gathering like Jolene’s Honky Tonk
- A fundraiser like William K. Thomas Inn of Courts and Fitworks Parma
- A read-along for children
- A Dolly-inspired display or activity like local libraries and bookstores
Contact us to learn how your business or organization can get involved.
