Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - Park County
About this Organization
At Greater Gallatin United Way (GGUW), we provide vital programs and services across Gallatin, Park, Madison, and Meagher Counties-supporting early learning, youth success, mental health and well-being, and basic needs. We stand in the gap for working families-mobilizing our communities to tackle the most urgent challenges and build a thriving future for all.
As part of our commitment to early literacy, GGUW launched Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (DPIL) in 2019. Since then, we've delivered over 115,000 free books to children under age five in Gallatin and Park Counties. Children enrolled at birth receive a personal library of 60 high-quality, age-appropriate books by the time they turn five-completely free to families.
Early literacy lays the foundation for success. Children who are read to at least three times a week are almost twice as likely to become strong readers. In Montana, where 45% of elementary students read below grade level, reading just one book a night can help prepare children for kindergarten and lifelong learning.
As part of our commitment to early literacy, GGUW launched Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (DPIL) in 2019. Since then, we've delivered over 115,000 free books to children under age five in Gallatin and Park Counties. Children enrolled at birth receive a personal library of 60 high-quality, age-appropriate books by the time they turn five-completely free to families.
Early literacy lays the foundation for success. Children who are read to at least three times a week are almost twice as likely to become strong readers. In Montana, where 45% of elementary students read below grade level, reading just one book a night can help prepare children for kindergarten and lifelong learning.
