Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio

2022 Lorain County Impact Report

The Center for Community Solutions published an impact report in partnership with the Community Foundation of Lorain County — Lorain County’s Local Partner — indicating a high satisfaction and increase in reading among current program participants in Lorain County.

The impact report showed:

  • 95% of respondents appreciated the uniqueness, variety, and diversity of the Imagination Library books.

  • More than half (54%) respondents noted that their child(ren) asked to be read to more often while receiving books from the Imagination Library.

  • Over 80% of respondents believe that participation in the program has been helping their child better prepare for kindergarten.

  • 74% of low-income families report Imagination Library books make up the vast majority of books in their home libraries.