Letter from Dolly

“Hi everybody. This is Dolly.

“Before he passed away, my Daddy told me the Imagination Library was probably the most important thing I had ever done. I can’t tell you how much that meant to me because I created the Imagination Library as a tribute to my Daddy. He was the smartest man I have ever known but I know in my heart his inability to read probably kept him from fulfilling all of his dreams. 

“Inspiring kids to love to read became my mission. In the beginning, my hope was simply to inspire the children in my home county but here we are today with a worldwide program that gives a book a month to well over 3 million children.

“Of course, I have not done this alone. The real heroes of our story are the thousands of local organizations who have embraced my dream and made it their own. They raise millions of dollars each year and wake up every day with a passion to make sure their kids have every opportunity to succeed.

“It’s been quite a journey, but we have so much more left to do. I would love for your community to join our family so please take the time to explore our website. Let’s share this dream that all children should grow up in a home full of books.

“The first step is always the hardest, but you’ll never know unless you try…”

Dolly's Signature

Imagine if every child in Broomfield entered school with a love of reading and ready to learn. 

The Rotary Club of Broomfield is partnering with local individuals and businesses to achieve just that by bringing Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Broomfield, Colorado. From birth until a child's 5th birthday, children enrolled in the program receive a new, age-appropriate book mailed to their home every month. By the time these children enter kindergarten, they have their own library of books, are more prepared to enter school, and excited about reading. All families in Broomfield with children birth to age five are eligible to enroll.

Our Sponsors

Arik Brum from Guys Who Give in Broomfield, presented a check for $10,100 to the Broomfield Rotary Imagination Library fund. He encouraged all guys to join the next GWG event on November 13, 2024, at 6pm at Wonderland Brewing.  
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The Broomfield Community Awards the Imagination Library $10,000
 
The Broomfield Rotary and the Imagination Library, extend our heartfelt gratitude for their generous grant of $10,000. Their support will make a significant impact on our mission to provide free books to children and foster a love of reading from an early age.

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has touched the lives of countless families, and parents have shared their heartfelt experiences. Here are some testimonials:

  •  Marisa Connors: "We LOVED this program! There were real tears when our daughter aged out. Thank you to the Rotary for supporting it!" "Even as avid readers and big library users, we were delighted to discover so many additional new-to-us books, some of which became childhood favorites."
  • A foster parent expressed their gratitude: “Awesome program! I am a foster parent, and all of my kids love when books come in the mail. Some of them have never held a book or been read to before coming into my home. Your support is a great asset. Thank you!"
  • Adrian, a mother, shared her joy: “Not only does my daughter, Lila, love receiving mail, but obtaining new books through the Imagination Library has been a delightful experience. It’s a wonderful way to nurture her love for reading.”
  • "My little one loves getting her books in the mail!"
  • Lauren Mundt, "My youngest loves getting her "Dolly book" every month!"
  • Kate Neary, "We love our books every month! It’s the best program!"
  • Lindsey Hall, "My kids have done this. My youngest just turned 5 and we have so many books."
  • Liz Hamel, "Thank you for doing this."