Dolly Parton partners with Nashville library

Dolly Parton makes historic $4.5M gift to Nashville Public Library so Music City 'can once again light the way for the nation'
The investment is the "most significant gift" in the foundation's nearly three decade history, NPLF said in a news release.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
Dolly Parton's Dollywood Foundation Makes $4.5 Million Investment in Nashville Public Library Early Literacy Program
Dolly Parton has long been an advocate and supporter of early childhood literacy. Now Parton's Dollywood Foundation, home of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, has made a $4.5 million investment to help launch the Nashville Public Library's new early literacy program,
Dolly Parton Gifts Record $4.5 Million to Nashville Public Library
The country singer has become known for her philanthropic efforts, with this only the latest donation she's made over the years.
Kern Literacy Council, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gift books to kids
A program providing free books to young children in Kern County announced a new partnership Thursday. The United Way of Central Eastern California, Kern Literacy Council and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library are coming together to launch within UWCEC’s R.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in EC aims to stay permanently through local $1.6M campaign
EAU CLAIRE — With the start of a $1.6 million campaign, the Family Resource Center is looking at a way to keep the Dolly Parton Imagination Library’s local presence permanently supported. As a global literacy program for children ages zero to five ...
Dolly Parton Makes Multi-Million Dollar Investment in the Children of Nashville
With a "significant" donation, country legend Dolly Parton is helping Nashville "light the way for the nation" in early childhood literacy.
Dollywood Foundation invests $4.5 million in early literacy program at Nashville Public Library
I really believe this partnership can make a huge impact on inspiring a love of reading for children and families,” Dolly Parton said of the investment.
Dolly Parton partners with the Nashville library
Dolly Parton is partnering with the Nashville Public Library to support a new early literacy program that aims to make sure kids are ready to read by the time they reach kindergarten. Why it matters: Developing reading skills by kindergarten is a critical benchmark that can set children up for success for the rest of their time in school.
Dolly Parton donates $4.5 million to Nashville library to kickstart reading program at local childcare centers
Begin Bright will provide several dozen books and coaching to the 400 or so licensed childcare centers in Davidson County.
Dolly Parton gives largest donation in Nashville Public Library history for new program
The Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPL) has received its largest donation in history from Dolly Parton to help start a new early literacy program.
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Wabash County sees swift success with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
More than 600 30 children in Wabash County have joined the Imagination Library program since it launched in June 2024.
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Volunteers power Rhea Imagination Library
Inspired by her father’s inability to read, Dolly Parton launched the Imagination Library in Sevier County, Tennessee in 1995 ...
Dolly Parton sings her family’s story on ‘Smoky Mountain DNA.’ She says it is her ‘favorite album’
“Smoky Mountain DNA” could only end with one song: “When It’s Family,” originally co-written by Parton and released as ...
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Every childcare center in Davidson Co. to get Little Library, courtesy of Dolly Parton and Nashville Public Library
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Public Library Foundation has announced the most significant gift in its nearly ...
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library launch party in Pineville
A couple in Leesville have been charged with first degree murder for the death of a 4-year-old girl. Two state senators have ...
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Dolly Parton's book program at Saint Francis University seeks funding
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at Saint Francis University, in Cambria County, is currently in need of some ...
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Dolly Parton Offers Your Family a Chance To Win a Dollywood Vacation
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear interviewed Dolly Parton as they celebrated the Imagination Library ...
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Dolly Parton’s free book scheme for children launched in Glenrothes by MSP
The Imagination Library, which started in America in 1995, is now part of Collydean Library in Glenrothes where it was ...