Through support from state funding, the Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children is partnering with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the North Carolina Partnership for Children to place books directly in the hands of children, from birth to age five.
Children receive a new, age-appropriate book in the mail every month.
How do I sign-up my child?
Registration is easy! Click here to enroll your child in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library or stop by our office at 979 Washington Square Mall, Washington and complete a registration card.
When does the first book arrive?
Once registered, children should receive their first book within eight to ten weeks. If moving, please contact us with updated mailing information.
Two language options for books:
As of June 2024, families in North Carolina have the option choose between two collections of library books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
- English – Mostly English books with an occasional bilingual English/Spanish book
- Bilingual English/Spanish – All bilingual English/Spanish books
Both collections are specially selected by the book selection committee to inspire a love of reading, as they always have. Some books will be the same in both collections, but there may be some differences in what books are mailed out between the collections each month.
How to choose or switch language preference for books:
New Participants
At sign-up, you can choose the language in which you communicate and the language you want your books to be.
How To Update Language Preferences:
If you already get books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and want to change the language, here’s what you do:
For Families with an Online Account:
- Go to imaginationlibrary.com/bos.
- Log in with your email.
- Click on your child’s name.
- Choose the language for the books.
- Click “Update” to save.
For Families Without an Online Account:
Create an account at Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and choose your book language.
For More Information Contact:
Ashlyn Batts
Child Care Health Consultant
ashlyn@bhckids.org
252.975.4647, ext. 108