Board weighs costs of starting Dolly Parton Imagination Library program

Jul 16, 2026

Directors and board members discussed whether to enroll in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, with staff estimating startup costs, long-term enrollment ceilings and fundraising partners; the Friends of the Library and other sponsors were discussed as likely administrators.

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The board discussed the possibility of launching the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to deliver monthly books to enrolled children. The Director summarized the program structure and partnership model: local sponsorship is typically handled by a 501(c)(3) that administers accounts and covers part of the cost while the Dolly Parton Foundation provides the books and shipping.

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