EARLY LEARNING
DOLLY PARTON'S
IMAGINATION
LIBRARY
GGUW is proud to be the local affiliate for Dolly Parton’s Imagination LIbrary, providing free books for children ages 0-5 in Park and Gallatin Counties.
Give the Gift of Reading—For FREE!
At Greater Gallatin United Way, we believe that early literacy is the key to lifelong success. That’s why we’re proud to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Gallatin and Park Counties. This free program delivers a high-quality, age-appropriate book each month directly to your child’s home—from birth until their 5th birthday.
Imagination Library books inspire a love of reading and learning, helping prepare children for school and for life. It’s an investment in youth success and a thriving community, and it all starts with reading.
HOW IT WORKS
Register at birth and by the time your child starts kindergarten, they’ll have a home library of up to 60 books!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Children under age 5 who live in Gallatin or Park Counties.
WHAT'S THE COST
The program is completely free to families, thanks to Greater Gallatin United Way, the State Treasurer’s Office, and community donors.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Each month, a carefully selected, high-quality book arrives in your mailbox. Just open and read!
REGISTER TODAY
Click below to sign up for your county and start receiving free books for your child!
Stay in the loop—get Imagination Library updates, reading tips, and fun activities delivered right to your inbox!
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Are you a local business, child care provider, or community partner? Download and share our flyer so every child can receive free books!
DOWNLOAD PROGRAM FLYER
Prefer paper? Print and complete the registration form, then mail or drop it off at GGUW, 945 Technology Blvd, Ste. 101F, Bozeman, MT 59718, or email meredith@gguw.org.
PRINT REGISTRATION FORM
Want to spread the joy of reading in Gallatin and Park Counties? Whether you’re a parent, business, or community partner, we’ve made it easy to share, sign up, and stay connected. Explore the tools below to help every child build their own library and a lifelong love of reading!
STAY CONNECTED
FOSTERING A LOVE FOR LEARNING
Register online:
Gallatin County Registration
Park County Registration
If you do not live in Gallatin or Park counties. visit the Imagination Library website to see if it is available in your area.
If there’s no local partner in your area, you can sign up for notifications when the program becomes available.
It can take 8-12 weeks from registration to receive your first book, depending on when you sign up. After the first book, you’ll receive one every month until your child turns 5.
If you move within Gallatin or Park County, update your address in your parent portal or with GGUW:
Call: 406-587-2194
Email: meredith@gguw.org
1. Go to Parent Information Center -Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
2. Enter email and password
3. Click on the blue arrow next to the child’s name
4. Click on UPDATE ADDRESS
5. Enter the new address & Click on CHECK AVAILABILITY
7. Click CONFIRM ADDRESS
If you move outside the counties, check if your new area has a program:
Find Your Local Program
If you registered with an email address, that’s your username! Forgot your password? Visit the Parent Portal to reset it.
If you didn’t provide an email, contact us directly to manage your account.
Call: 406-587-2194
Email: meredith@gguw.org
Here are some more answers to frequently asked questions from Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions
We’ve collected our answers to the most common questions.
If you still have questions feel free to contact us.
WHY EARLY LITERACY MATTERS
HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT
Children who aren’t reading at grade level by 3rd grade are at greater risk of dropping out of high school.
34% OF FOURTH GRADERS
Only 34% of Montana 4th graders read at or above grade level.
90% OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
90% of brain development happens before age 5.
YOUTH SUCCESS
Reading to children early and often sets them up for school and lifelong success.
SPONSOR A CHILD
Help us continue to provide these vital resources to our community’s youngest members. For just $25, you can sponsor a child for an entire year of free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Your support will help ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed from the start.
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