What is the Program?
A young reader picking out his very first free book
Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children from birth to age five can receive a free, high-quality book mailed directly to their home each month.
Each book is selected to support early learning and help children build a love of reading from a young age. There is no cost to families, and every book is theirs to keep.
Who can Sign up?
This program is available to all West Chicago residents.
Eligible children must:
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Be under the age of 5
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Live in West Chicago
If your child meets these requirements, they are eligible to enroll and begin receiving books.
Why it matters
“Books open the door to imagination, learning, and opportunity.”
Dolly Parton
Early literacy plays a critical role in a child’s development. This program helps:
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Build early reading and language skills
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Encourage family reading time at home
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Support school readiness
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Foster a lifelong love of books
How to Get Started
Your child must be under 5 years old and live in West Chicago. Families must reside within the program service area, including ZIP code 60185. Dolly Parton Imagination Library is also available in other locations, so if you live somewhere else, you can still check whether your suburb or town participates in the program and is part of the service area.
After submission, your information will be reviewed and processed. Once approved, your child will be officially enrolled in the program. Your child will begin receiving a new book in the mail each month within approximately 6–8 weeks of enrollment. Books will continue to arrive until the child turns five.
Thank you to our Supporters
WeGo Together for Kids is grateful to our community partners and supporters who make this program possible. Your support helps bring free books and early learning opportunities to children in West Chicago.
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How it works
Once a child is enrolled, books are selected each month based on age and prepared for mailing through the program’s national distribution system. They are then delivered directly to the child’s home.
This monthly process continues until the child turns five years old.
Local implementation of the program is supported through community partners and sponsors who help ensure the program can be offered to families at no cost.
Questions? We’re Here to Help
Reach out to our Program Manager for more information, we’re happy to connect and help you get started.
Jennifer Rodriguez
Early Childhood Manager
