Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up in US, UK and Canada: Who is eligible and how to register for free books every month

The UK government has announced up to £15 million in funding to help 300,000 more young children access books following which the search term 'Dolly Parton Imagination Library' is trending on Google. The programme, founded by country music star Dolly Parton, sends free, age-appropriate books to children every month until they turn five. "Move that will support up to 300,000 more pre-school children, builds on the work of book-giving charities, such as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library UK and BookTrust. New investment will increase access to books for young children and help improve children’s readiness for school," the UK government said in a press release. Parents interested in the programme can check whether it is available in their area and find out how to register their children.

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How to sign up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Once your child is enrolled, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will send them a high quality, age appropriate book, every month, completely free of charge to you. You are eligible for the City of London scheme if you live within its 1.12 square miles boundaries.


You can click on the link to sign up and check your availability.

You can also mail the Education and Early Years Service on EEYService@cityoflondon.gov.uk for support only if you reside within the City of London. Books cannot be sent to your child's nursery or business address.

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Parents and guardians can check whether the programme operates in their area through the official Dolly Parton's Imagination Library website. Here is how to check availability:

1. Visit the official Dolly Parton's Imagination Library UK website.

2. Select the option to check whether the programme is available in your area.

3. Enter your postcode or location details.

4. If a local programme is available, follow the registration instructions provided.

5. Complete the registration process with your child's details and home address.

The programme works with local partners across the UK. These partners manage registrations and help fund the books and their delivery. This means parents cannot automatically register for the scheme in every part of the country.

Who is eligible for free books?

The programme is designed for children from birth until their fifth birthday. However, availability depends on whether a local partner runs the scheme in the area where the family lives.

For example, Camden Council allows parents and guardians of children under five living in the borough to register. Families with more than one child under five can register each child separately.

How to sign up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in the US

Parents and guardians in the United States can register their children through the official Dolly Parton's Imagination Library website.

1. Visit the US programme registration page.
2. Enter your ZIP code to check whether the programme is available in your area.
3. If a local programme partner operates in your community, its registration details will appear.
4. Follow the instructions to complete your child's registration.
5. Provide the required details, including the child's name, date of birth and mailing address.

Children can be registered from birth until they turn five. The books are delivered directly to their homes every month, free of charge.

What if the programme is unavailable in your area?

Parents can enter their ZIP code and provide their contact information to receive an update if the programme becomes available in their community.

How to sign up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Canada

Families in Canada can also register their children for the free monthly book programme.

Here is how to apply:

1. Visit the Canada programme registration page.
2. Enter your Canadian postal code in the availability checker.
3. Check whether a local programme partner serves your community.
4. If the programme is available, follow the local partner's registration instructions.
5. Submit your child's details and home mailing address.

Children from birth until their fifth birthday can receive one free book every month through the programme. Families do not have to pay for the books or their delivery.

What if the programme is not available in your Canadian community?

Parents can submit their contact information through the official website to receive updates when the programme expands to their area.

The programme currently operates across Canadian provinces and territories through more than 400 local partners.

The programme is not limited to families on low incomes in participating areas. Eligibility is generally based on the child's age and residential address, rather than household income. Parents should check the official website to confirm whether their postcode is covered before applying.

Since launching in 2007, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library UK has gifted almost 8 million free, age-appropriate books directly to children under five, with nearly 100,000 children receiving a free book every month, helping to boost early literacy, shared family reading and school readiness across the country. BookTrust has helped transform the lives of over 1.4 million children annually by providing free books and early years resources, successfully engaging around 93% of newborns and inspiring 84% of low income parents to read more with their families.