Kearney Noon Rotary - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Dolly imagined that every child could start school with a love for books! She was inspired by her father who could not read. Right here in Kearney, 700 children receive a free book every month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library with the processing paid by Kearney Noon Rotary Club. It is donors like you and local partners who help make this program possible.  Every gift helps us continue building a community where children can grow up surrounded by the joy of books and reading. The Dolly Imagination Library mails FREE books every month to Kearney children ages 0-5. -There are 2,400 eligible children in Kearney. There is a waiting list of 80 children. Rotary has provided books to over 1300 little ones over four years. Help us make an even bigger impact for the children of Kearney. Together, we're building brighter futures through literacy. Thanks for your love of reading for all ages!

Kearney Noon Rotary received recognition from the Nebraska State Literacy Association as Literacy Champion of the Year.

Testimonials

Parent feedback:

"My grandchildren are thrilled to get books in the mail with their names on them. They read to their parents right away and invite me over to share their new books. Each child receives 12 books a year, which they read over and  over. I donate to the Kearney Noon Rotary because I see the value of this amazing literacy program. It inspires kids and families to read together. Reading opens doors. Thank you, Kearney Noon Rotary!"

"We have LOVED our books through this program.  Thank you for sponsoring!"

"Thank you for your dedication to providing this opportunity."

"John gets so excited on new book."

"My baby is almost 10 months and loves the books."

"Mary loves sharing books with grandma."

"We look forward to every book."

"Thank you for blessing us with books."

"We love receiving books in the mail."