Kenton County Public Library to Host Systemwide Celebration Honoring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Kenton County Public Library is hosting a systemwide celebration on September 25th to honor Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library initiative. The event, taking place at all library branches, will highlight Parton's impact on childhood literacy and feature various Dolly-themed…
Cincinnati, OH, September 15, 2026 —
Kenton County Public Library announced it will host a systemwide celebration on September 25th to commemorate Dolly Parton and her renowned Imagination Library initiative. The event is scheduled to occur across all library branches within the system.
The celebration aims to recognize Dolly Parton’s significant contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library program. Attendees can expect a range of Dolly-themed activities designed to engage the community and highlight the program’s mission. Specific details regarding the types of activities planned were not immediately available.
The Imagination Library, founded by the country music superstar Dolly Parton, mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, regardless of family income. The program has been credited with fostering a love of reading from an early age and improving literacy rates in participating communities.
The event on September 25th is intended to underscore the importance of early literacy and the role that initiatives like the Imagination Library play in supporting young learners. Further information about the specific schedule of events at each branch is expected to be released by the library closer to the date.
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