10/15/2026
π Yesterday we were a part of a HUGE announcement for local libraries on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities. Local library directors have joined together to launch fundraising for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Rock Island County. The initial fundraising goal is $36,200, with $10,000 in pledges already received.
The news conference yesterday was packed with local educators, early childhood advocates, local government officials, foundations, and library folks, and others excited about this opportunity to make sure every child has access to books in their homes. Speakers included Angela Campbell, Rock Island Library director, Audra Cottrell, Community Engagement Coordinator, Dolly Partonβs Imagination Library of Illinois, Teonna Dowell, Early Head Start Program Director, Early Head Start Child Care Partnership, SAL Community Services, Julie Larson, President & CEO, YWCA Quad Cities, Senator Mike Halpin, and Bianca Sierra, East Moline Public Library Director
How to donate:
- By check to Dolly Partonβs Imagination Library of Rock Island County, P.O. Box 4723, Rock Island, IL 61201
- Online via https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/
Check βI would like to designate to a local program partnerβ and choose βIL-Rock Island County.β
Check out this news clip from the press conference yesterday: https://www.wqad.com/video/news/education/dolly-partons-imagination-library-launching-in-rock-island-county/526-15fdc464-35c9-4fb0-929f-a3d82be88eb2