Family Fun Night at Chick-fil-A
Jul
30
to Jul 31

Family Fun Night at Chick-fil-A

Join us for a special Story Time & Spirit Night in partnership with Chick-fil-A Lorain to celebrate the conclusion of Lorain County Imagination Library’s Summer Reading Program! Families will enjoy read-aloud sessions, a kid-friendly coloring station, and a visit from the Chick-fil-A cow mascot.

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Rhinestone Round-up
Jul
24

Rhinestone Round-up

Get ready to sparkle and shine at our Dolly Parton-inspired fundraising extravaganza! Gather your friends for a night filled with glitz, glamour, and good times.

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Imagine Night
Jul
18

Imagine Night

Join the Imagination Library Local Program Partner, United Way of the Mahoning Valley, and OH WOW! as they debut the new Imagine Playground. The museum will be free to families on Friday, July 18 from 4-6pm.

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Trivia Night
Jun
10

Trivia Night

Teams of four will compete for prizes and enjoy food, drinks, and raffles in support of local literacy advancement. Each ticket sold provides a local child with nearly one year of free books delivered straight to their door through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!

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Cincy Reads: A City-Wide Reading Challenge
Mar
15

Cincy Reads: A City-Wide Reading Challenge

Cincy Reads is a month-long initiative to promote literacy and the joy of reading across Cincinnati. Led by the Imagination Library of Cincinnati Children’s and Cincinnati City Hall, this challenge unites the community to highlight the importance of reading for both children and adults.

Participants will aim to reach a collective city-wide reading goal of 513,000 minutes, with individuals encouraged to read 513 minutes (about 17 minutes per day) throughout the month of March. Pre-registration is open by visiting cincinnatilibrary.beanstack.org. The challenge runs from March 1st to March 31st. For more info, visit Facebook.com/CincyReads513.2024

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Cincy Reads: A City-Wide Reading Challenge
Mar
1

Cincy Reads: A City-Wide Reading Challenge

Cincy Reads is a month-long initiative to promote literacy and the joy of reading across Cincinnati. Led by the Imagination Library of Cincinnati Children’s and Cincinnati City Hall, this challenge unites the community to highlight the importance of reading for both children and adults.

Participants will aim to reach a collective city-wide reading goal of 513,000 minutes, with individuals encouraged to read 513 minutes (about 17 minutes per day) throughout the month of March. Pre-registration is open by visiting cincinnatilibrary.beanstack.org. The challenge runs from March 1st to March 31st. For more info, visit Facebook.com/CincyReads513.2024

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Battle of the Banks
Jan
18

Battle of the Banks

The bank with the highest number of Imagination Library enrollment forms collected will receive lead recognition on the United Way website along with a fun Battle of the Banks trophy and bragging rights.

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Sparkling Spoons Tournament
Dec
4

Sparkling Spoons Tournament

Join us for a SPOONTACULAR night with ladies who care about literacy! Join the Spoons Tournament or come and be a spectator! All proceeds benefit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Wayne and Holmes Counties! ONLY 30 spots available to compete in the tournament! The top SPOONSTER will win an amazing prize!

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Holly Dolly
Dec
4

Holly Dolly

Join the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley as we celebrate 10 years of the Imagination Library in Mahoning County.

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Books and Brew
Oct
22

Books and Brew

The “Bee and Brew” promises to be a delightful blend of competition, camaraderie, and most importantly, a celebration of literacy. The evening will feature spirited rounds of spelling challenges, delicious brews, and an opportunity to connect with other community members who share a passion for literacy and education.

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Run to Read 5K
Oct
20

Run to Read 5K

5K run with all proceeds going to support the Imagination Library Program in Fulton County. The race will take place at Homecoming Park and go through the Indian Trails Woods. Post race refreshments will be provided. Registration fee is $25.

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Bourbon & Books
Oct
17

Bourbon & Books

Join us for a night full of bourbon and books! This fundraiser will support the Imagination Library in Union County. Your $50 includes the sponsorship of one Imagination Library child plus heavy appetizers and one drink ticket.

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Dine for Dolly
Oct
3

Dine for Dolly

Treat your family to a meal and suppbrt the Imagination Library by visiting the Martin’s Ferry McDonald’s. Throughout the day, 20% of online sales will be donated to Belmont County’s Imagination Library. A storytime will be held from 4:00-6:00pm.

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Imagination Station Carnival
Sep
14

Imagination Station Carnival

Celebrate National Literacy Month and kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Join us for tons of literacy fun including a petting zoo, book reads, live performances, carousel, face painting, food trucks, and much, much, more.

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Dine for Dolly
Sep
12

Dine for Dolly

Treat your family to a meal and suppbrt the Imagination Library by visiting the St. Clairesville McDonald’s. Throughout the day, 20% of online sales will be donated to Belmont County’s Imagination Library. A storytime will be held from 4:00-6:00pm.

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