Families in Hamilton County can now sign up to receive free books for their young children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, thanks to a partnership involving local libraries and community organizations.

The initiative, which officially launched this month, is the result of a collaborative effort between Hamilton County’s public libraries, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation, the Hamilton County Community Foundation, and the Hamilton County Council. The program aims to promote early literacy by mailing high-quality books to children from birth until their fifth birthday.

The Hamilton East Library system, with branches in Fishers and Noblesville, is a part of the program.

Founded by country music legend Dolly Parton in 1995 in honor of her father, who could not read or write, the Imagination Library now sends more than 3 million books each month to children across the globe. The program operates through a partnership between local communities and the Dollywood Foundation.

Who Can Participate?
Any child under the age of five who lives in Hamilton County is eligible to receive books through the program, regardless of family income.

How It Works
After enrollment, children will receive a new, age-appropriate book in the mail each month—starting with the classic The Little Engine That Could. The titles are selected by literacy experts and are designed to support language development and early reading skills.

How to Enroll
Enrollment is simple and free:

• Visit ImaginationLibrary.com

• Enter your ZIP code to confirm eligibility

• Fill out the short registration form

Families can expect the first book to arrive within six to eight weeks of signing up.

The launch of the Imagination Library in Hamilton County, and the Hamilton East Libraries, mark a significant step forward in local efforts to support childhood education and literacy development.