United Way Bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Dodge County

Madison, WI, September 22, 2026 —

United Way is set to launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Dodge County, aiming to provide books to young children in the area.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a program that mails free, age-appropriate books to children from birth up to age five. The initiative is designed to foster a love of reading and support early literacy development.

While the specific start date for the program’s implementation in Dodge County has not been publicly announced, the partnership with United Way signifies a commitment to making early literacy resources more accessible to families. The contractor’s name, specific budget allocations, or any details regarding community partners involved in the launch were not provided at the time of this report.

The program’s national model has a history of success in distributing millions of books annually across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Key elements of the program typically include:

• Free monthly book mailings to registered children.
• Books curated for different age groups, from newborns to preschoolers.
• A focus on encouraging a lifelong love of reading.

Further details regarding eligibility criteria, the registration process for families, and the expected reach within Dodge County are anticipated to be released by United Way as the launch date approaches. The specific timeline for these announcements was not provided.

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