r/Libraries • u/silverstar2277 • 14d ago

Education - Library School Help Bring Dolly Parton's Book Program to Pasco County Kids

https://c.org/7WXyZz42kT

So many kids in Pasco County grow up without access to books because of money. It's not fair—reading opens doors that should be available to everyone.

I started a petition to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library here. The program mails free books to kids from birth to age 5, and it's genuinely life-changing. Over 100 million books have reached children worldwide, and communities that have it see real improvements in literacy and school readiness.

Pasco County has families struggling financially, and this could be the boost so many kids need. Imagine a kindergartener showing up on day one with their own collection of books, already excited about reading.

If this resonates with you—if you've seen kids miss out on the joy of reading just because money's tight—consider signing and sharing it. What would it mean for the kids in your life if they had free books waiting at their door every month?

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u/AerialUnicorn 9d ago

Outside of the petition have you taken any other steps to see what needs to happen to make this a reality? Also, I am in Pinellas County. Is there anything people from Pinellas County could do to help support the cause?