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

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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.

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In The News

  • Source: News 5 Cleveland

    'Swimming against the tide.' Childhood literacy experts stress the importance of reading to kids.

    September 3, 2025

  • Source: News 5 Cleveland

    Local adults rewrite their futures as U.S. literacy rates decline

    September 2, 2025

Upcoming Events

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    March 4, 2026 6:00 pm