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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library delivers free books to San Antonio families

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a book-delivery program, is helping San Antonio families build home libraries and encourage reading among young children. The local affiliate began enrolling children in April 2025 and mails free, age-appropriate books to children from birth through age 5 each month.

Where
San Antonio, Bexar County
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
One outlet

Counties: Bexar

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Dolly Partonfounder of Imagination Library
  • Alexa Volpeleader who established San Antonio affiliate
  • Jessica Knightmember of Imagination Library of San Antonio advisory board
  • Faith Lowryparent enrolled in program

The facts

  • Imagination Library mails free books to enrolled children from birth through age 5 each month.1
  • San Antonio affiliate began enrolling children in April 2025.1
  • The nonprofit was incorporated in 2022 and received 501(c)(3) designation in 2024.1
  • Books are selected for children's developmental stages, building a collection that grows with them.1
  • Morning Book Club meets monthly at Poetic Republic Coffee in San Antonio's Southtown.1

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These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Faith Lowry Getting books for free is a huge service to families.1
  • Alexa Volpe I was blown away by how curated and loved the collection felt.1

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  1. The gift of reading: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library delivers free books to San Antonio families Texas Standard Not rated, November 3, 2026

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