Free books for children through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026
Time:
Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Arts
Every child benefits from being read to, and one great way to foster a love of reading in children is through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. This program provides children with a FREE age-appropriate book, every month, sent directly to your home. Looking for stuff for your kids to do? Check out 's big list of upcoming free and cheap kid-friendly events in the Triangle! Since the program started, over 304 million free books have been distributed through this program to millions of children. 1 in 6 children under age 5 in the United States receives books from Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Looking for stuff for your kids to do? Check out 's big list of upcoming free and cheap kid-friendly events in the Triangle! Children who haven't yet turned five years old are eligible, starting at birth. You can register your child any time, as long as they are in the appropriate age bracket. Not every zip code in the country is eligible, so you'll need to plug in your zip code to check. Check your availability here, and then, if your zip code is eligible, you can register your child. 42 counties in North Carolina, including some in the Triangle, had to pause registration in 2025 due to lack of funding, but with the passage of the state budget in 2026, ALL counties in North Carolina are now accepting new registrations. The local affiliate's role: Enrolls local children ages 0-5 years old Pays a small amount per child per month (currently $2.
