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The Imagination Library is a book gifting program designed to inspire a love of reading in young children, from birth to age 5. The program sends high-quality, age-appropriate books directly to children’s homes each month—at no cost to families—helping to build their home libraries and encourage early literacy.


How Does it Work?

To enroll in the Imagination Library, children must live in a community that sponsors the program. Once enrolled, they will receive a carefully selected book each month, delivered straight to their home. This direct delivery creates excitement and a personal connection to reading.

  • Does your child live in Madison County, IL?
  • Are they Age 0-5 years old?
  • If you answered yes to both, then they are eligible to enroll!
  • To enroll, visit www.imaginationlibrary.com, click on the “Check Availability” icon at the bottom of the screen, and follow the prompts.

Please be aware that turnaround for receiving the first book tends to be about 6-8 weeks from registration.

Our library is proud sponsor of Madison County’s county-wide Dolly Parton Imagination Library initiative. If you would like to make a donation, please send your payment to:

Madison County Regional Office of Education
157 N. Main Street, Suite 438
Edwardsville, IL 62025

Alton Educational Foundation (501c3)
P.O. Box 514
Alton, IL 62002-0514

Please note “District 11 Dolly Parton IL” on your check memo or correspondence.