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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  • 8 January
    • Life with Preschoolers - Byron
      Date: Wed Jan 8
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, 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

      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.

  • 15 January
    • Life with Preschoolers - Byron
      Date: Wed Jan 15
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, 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

      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.

  • 22 January
    • Life with Preschoolers - Byron
      Date: Wed Jan 22
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, 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

      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.

  • 28 January
    • Wellness at the Y - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting
      Date: Tue Jan 28
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      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.

      RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo
  • 29 January
    • Life with Preschoolers - Byron
      Date: Wed Jan 29
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, 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

      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.

  • 5 February
    • Life with Preschoolers - Durand
      Date: Wed Feb 5
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bertha Neal Elementary School, 930 W Main St, Durand, MI 48429, 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

      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.

  • 12 February
    • Life with Preschoolers - Durand
      Date: Wed Feb 12
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bertha Neal Elementary School, 930 W Main St, Durand, MI 48429, 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

      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.

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