In celebration of Dolly Parton's birthday on Jan. 19, the Metropolitan Library System invites everyone to join in the festivities in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL), an initiative
fostering early childhood literacy. “Dolly Day” will bring together all Oklahoma DPIL affiliates in a collaborative effort to advocate for early and lifelong literacy.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library book gifting outreach program in Oklahoma County provides one free book every month to children from birth until their 5th birthday. These carefully chosen books aim to
promote understanding of diversity, enhance self-esteem, and instill a lifelong love for reading.

Dolly Day Highlights:

1. Guitar-Take-Home Kit: Select library locations will host a Dolly Day Guitar-Take-Home Kit on Jan. 19. Participants can take home an all-ages guitar-themed notebook kit to explore writing, music, and creativity inspired by Dolly's Imagination Library journey. Locations include Almonte Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library and Wright Library.
2. The Little Engine That Could Scavenger Hunt: Various library locations will host a scavenger hunt featuring "The Little Engine That Could," the first book children receive from DPIL. Locations include: Bethany Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Midwest City Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library and Wright Library.
3. Pop-Up Photo Booths: Participants can snap and share photos in pop-up booths at select library locations, sparking creativity and spreading the joy of Dolly Day. Tag @metrolibraryok and use #DollyDay to join the online festivities.

Learn about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at imaginationlibrary.com, and sign up your child to receive a free book every month. Support the Imagination Library program in Oklahoma County by
making a gift at supportmls.org/imagination-library.