Team Oregon
Laurie McNichols
State Director
Kaylee Chrystal
Community Engagement Coordinator
Laurie McNichols
State Director
Kaylee Chrystal
Community Engagement Coordinator
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Imagination Library of Oregon
In May 2024, Governor Kotek announced a statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Oregon. The goal of the statewide expansion is to inspire a love of reading by making books available to all children ages 0-5 in every zip code in Oregon, regardless of the family’s income. Currently, 30% of children under the age of 5 in the state are receiving books, thanks to funding from the State of Oregon. As of April 2025, 35 of Oregon’s 36 counties have full program coverage! One county—Douglas—currently has partial coverage, but the remaining ZIP codes will be operational soon. We’re nearly there and will keep you posted as we reach every corner of the state!
Receive a Free Book Every Month
Enroll your child in the Imagination Library and receive a FREE, age-appropriate book once per month. Check availability in your area and register your child today! Registration takes less than five minutes.
Early Literacy Matters!
By gifting children high-quality books starting at birth, all children have access to developmentally appropriate reading materials at no cost to the family and regardless of the family’s income. Built on decades of research, the Imagination Library is rooted in the knowledge that having books at home fosters a love of books and helps children develop literacy skills early in life.
3.3 Million
books and counting have been delivered in Oregon since 2011
64,000
Oregon children currently receiving books
30%
of children in Oregon under 5 are currently enrolled
How it Works
Each month, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails a high-quality, age-appropriate book to all registered children, addressed to them, at no cost to the child’s family. Countless parents have shared how excited their child is when their new book arrives each month. Many groups and individuals work hard behind the scenes to make that special moment possible for each child.
The Imagination Library provides the infrastructure of the core program including managing the secure central database for the Book Order System and coordinating book selections and wholesale purchasing. It also incurs the cost of the program’s administrative expenses and coordinates the monthly mailings.
Help Us Reach Every Child In Oregon
The Imagination Library of Oregon is available in 35 of 36 counties, thanks to dollar match funding from the State of Oregon. Community programs raise 50% and the State matches 50%. As more children enroll, community programs must raise more funds to keep the momentum going and ensure that every child in every zip code is eligible to register for free books.
How many children can you, your business, or organization sponsor?
Click below to help put more books into the hands of children in Oregon!
Did you know that with the state match, for only $16.00 you can provide an Imagination Library book to a child each month for 1 year? And only $80.00 for 5 years! This is a great way to play a part in making the future brighter for children and families in your community.
If you’d like to support an Oregon Local Program Partner directly, you can select them when filling out the form.
