Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Riverside County
Free Books. Brighter Futures.
The Consortium for Early Learning Services (CELS) is proud to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Riverside County, helping children build a love of reading from the very beginning.
Through this nationally recognized early literacy program, children from birth to age five who live in eligible Riverside County communities can receive a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book mailed directly to their home every month. There is no cost to families.
Research shows that children who are surrounded by books and read to regularly develop stronger language, literacy, and school-readiness skills. By putting books directly into the hands of young children, we are helping families create joyful reading experiences and build home libraries that inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Enroll Your Child
If your child is under the age of five and lives in an eligible Riverside County service area, they can receive a new book every month until their fifth birthday. Enrollment is quick, easy, and free.
Every child deserves the opportunity to build a library of their own and experience the magic of reading at home.
Invest in Riverside County’s Future
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is made possible through the generous support of local partners, businesses, foundations, and community champions who believe in the power of early literacy.
Every donated dollar helps place books in the hands of children, strengthens family engagement, and supports kindergarten readiness across Riverside County.
When you invest in Imagination Library, you are investing in:
Early childhood literacy
School readiness and academic success
Family engagement and parent involvement
Equitable access to books and learning opportunities
A stronger future for Riverside County children
Together, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to build a personal library and start school ready to succeed.
Become a Community Sponsor or Donor Today
About the Program
Founded by Dolly Parton in 1995, the Imagination Library has gifted millions of books to children around the world. The program’s mission is simple: inspire a love of reading by providing children with free, high-quality books delivered directly to their homes each month.
The Consortium for Early Learning Services is honored to serve as the local affiliate for Riverside County and to work alongside community partners to expand access to books and early learning opportunities for every child.
A Book Today. A Brighter Tomorrow.
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