Gainesville Thrives asks county to fund Dolly Parton Imagination Library expansion

Jul 14, 2026

Gainesville Thrives asked the Alachua County Commission for $140,000 to expand the Dolly Parton Imagination Library countywide, covering subscriptions, literacy kits and staffing to reach roughly 820 new children; commissioners unanimously referred the request to staff to explore funding and partnerships.

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Gainesville Thrives presented a request for county support on July 14, asking for $140,000 to expand the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and literacy-night programming countywide.

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