Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is now available in Shiawassee County! Great Start Shiawassee's partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will provide a hand-selected, age-appropriate, high-quality book each month to registered children from birth to age five.

Created in 1995, The Dollywood Foundation launched Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to inspire a love of reading and learning in children. Dolly wanted to share her life and legacy as an inspiration to all children to "Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More."

If you have a child from 0-5 years old, living in Shiawassee County register them for free monthly books by clicking here. 

How It Works

Books

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library puts books into the hands and hearts of children across the world. The Imagination Library books are specially-selected, age-appropriate, high-quality books that are delivered to registered children each month from birth to age five. These books are personalized with the child's name and mailed directly to the child's home to create a gifting experience that makes books exciting and shows the child someone is thinking of them.

Information on book selection.

These materials are funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.

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Join Us

  • 24 September
    • Great Start Family Coalition Meeting - Save the Date
      Date: Tue Sep 24
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Join us at our next meeting to enjoy dinner and conversation with other parents.  Meetings are held on the last Tuesdays of the month with dinner being served at 5:30.  Tot watch is provided.
  • 2 October
    • Life with Preschoolers - Owosso
      Date: Wed Oct 2
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bentley Elementary School, 1375 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group, Free for GSRP Preschool Families 
      Discussion:
      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

      Great Start Readiness Program

  • 9 October
    • Life with Preschoolers - Owosso
      Date: Wed Oct 9
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bentley Elementary School, 1375 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group, Free for GSRP Preschool Families 
      Discussion:
      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

      Great Start Readiness Program

  • 16 October
    • Life with Preschoolers - Owosso
      Date: Wed Oct 16
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bentley Elementary School, 1375 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group, Free for GSRP Preschool Families 
      Discussion:
      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

      Great Start Readiness Program

  • 23 October
    • Life with Preschoolers - Owosso
      Date: Wed Oct 23
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bentley Elementary School, 1375 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group, Free for GSRP Preschool Families 
      Discussion:
      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

      Great Start Readiness Program

  • 29 October
    • Life with Preschoolers - Morrice
      Date: Tue Oct 29
      Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group

      Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families

      Discussions:

      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

    • Halloween Fun Night - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting
      Date: Tue Oct 29
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Join us at our next meeting to enjoy dinner and conversation with other parents.  Meetings are held on the last Tuesdays of the month with dinner being served at 5:30.  Tot watch is provided.
  • 5 November
    • Life with Preschoolers - Morrice
      Date: Tue Nov 5
      Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group

      Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families

      Discussions:

      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

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