June 10, 2026 15:25

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Free Books for Imperial Valley Kids: Imagination Library Coming Soon

El Centro, education, school, events

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is set to launch in Imperial Valley, providing free books to children from birth to age five. Organizers need $56,000 to start the program.

- The program mails one free, age-appropriate book per month to enrolled children. - Approximately 13,000 children in Imperial Valley are eligible.

- A registration and information booth will be at the El Centro Library on July 9th. - Parents can register online now via the Imagination Library Check Availability page.

The initiative aims to foster a love of reading and prepare children for school, with support from local businesses and community partners.

This story was originally reported by kyma. Read the original article here.

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