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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Illinois

A free, age-appropriate book in the mail every month for Illinois kids under 5, now in 93 of 102 counties.

What it costs you:

  • Location
  • Mailing address

Verified Sept 27, 2026 against the official pageNo end date stated

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Who qualifies
Children from birth to age 5 living in a participating area
How to get it
Enroll online or through your local program partner with your child’s name and mailing address
Where it works
Illinois
When
No end date stated
Fine print
As of April 2026 the program reached 93 of 102 Illinois counties, regardless of family income.
Official source
imaginationlibrary.com

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