The affiliate organization for the county will be the United Way. The United Way will serve as fiscal agent and take care of securing long-term funding. But to get going the project must come up with enough money to serve 35 percent of the target population. The library directors decided that they would pony up the initial amount based on what percent of the eligible population their libraries serve. Access to books is important in preparing children for success in school, and poverty is the greatest barrier to those resources.
The libraries could serve as a focal point to enroll children in the program. Penrod said he was told to expect that the numbers would probably top out at enrolling 60 percent of the population. The Imagination Spotlight with Becky the Librarian! In the form below, tell United Way how many hours you spent reading with or to your youth in the last month.
How many hours last month did your youth spend reading? It does not have to be exact or a lot. Any time spent reading is beneficial to youth in their early years and beyond.
Every hour counts even when flipping through picture books! Learn more about how Dolly Parton's Imagination Library fosters a child's success by clicking here. If you have any questions the program, please call United Way of Lewis County at Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is operated locally by:. Search Search. Keep up-to-date with United Way of Lewis County! Sign up now. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. How does it work? How do I enroll my child?
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