Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
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."
How It Works
- Enroll your child online at https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/MISHIAWASSEE
- In 6-8 weeks, your child will receive their first book in the mail, 'The Little Engine That Could'.
- Books arrive in the mail monthly until your child's 5th birthday.
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.
These materials are funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.
Join Us
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25 February
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Yes Baby! Baby Sign Language - Great Start Shiawassee Family Coalition MeetingDate: Tue Feb 25Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeBased on the book Yes, Baby! Baby Signing: 25 Key Words to Sign Together. Families with infants, toddlers, and non-verbal children may benefit the most from this meeting. Free copy of Yes, Baby! for participants while supplies last.
Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo or by calling 989-743-3471.
Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the Month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Dinner is served at 5:30, discussion starts at 6pm. Tot watch is available.
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26 February
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Life with Preschoolers - Durand 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - DurandDate: Wed Feb 26Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Bertha Neal Elementary School, 930 W Main St, Durand, MI 48429, USACalendar: 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 989-725-2581or 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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5 March
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Life with Preschoolers - Perry 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - PerryDate: Wed Mar 5Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, USACalendar: 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 989-725-2581or 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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12 March
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Life with Preschoolers - Perry 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - PerryDate: Wed Mar 12Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, USACalendar: 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 989-725-2581or 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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19 March
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Life with Preschoolers - Perry 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - PerryDate: Wed Mar 19Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, USACalendar: 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 989-725-2581or 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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25 March
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Literacy Night - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLiteracy Night - Great Start Family Coalition MeetingDate: Tue Mar 25Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeJoin 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 served at 5:30. Tot watch is provided.
Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo
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26 March
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Life with Preschoolers - Perry 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - PerryDate: Wed Mar 26Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, USACalendar: 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 989-725-2581or 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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