Join us in supporting the Imagination Library of Eugene!

 

a successful model

The Imagination Library of Eugene makes a difference in our community. The American Pediatric Association reports that the single most important thing families can do with their children is to read to them. With independent reports showing that Imagination Library participation dramatically improves early childhood literacy outcomes for children, it provides a gateway to a healthier community, and the priceless outcome of happier, healthier children. During COVID-19, many in our community have faced isolation and limited resources. Imagination Library is even more critical because it is a free resource for every child under 5 years old in Eugene and accessible at their homes.

The program is made possible by the generous contributions of businesses and individuals largely through this annual event. Founded by Dolly Parton, Eugene Public Library Foundation raises 100% of the costs of bringing the Imagination Library to Eugene. From birth to age five, children in Eugene are eligible to receive a free book in the mail each and every month. Since the Imagination Library’s creation, the Foundation has reached an incredible benchmark of distributing age-appropriate, diverse and delightful books to more than 11,000 children in our community. Donors like you further children’s literacy in Eugene.

With a gift of $25, you will be providing one book per month for an entire year to a preschool age child. Only $125 provides books for five years!