Eastern Shore Literacy Council

09/26/2026

On September 25, The Dollywood Foundation introduced a new annual tradition Give Like Dolly Day, created to honor Dolly's generous heart and her lifelong commitment to children.

Dolly started putting books into the hands of children in 1995. For more than 30 years with local program partners throughout the world, young children have received an age-appropriate book mailed directly to their homes each month at no cost to their families.

Since 2021, the Eastern Shore Literacy Council has been one of those local program partners covering the books and mailing costs to more than 1,700 children under the age of 5.

Anyone can Give Like Dolly and honor her generous heart and love of children.

Through October 25, a $25 donation through our "Flags for Heroes" initiative (www.shoreliteracy.org) will honor Dolly's generous heart and send a book to a child. Flags will proudly be displayed in early November at the ES Family YMCA in Onley. l

09/25/2026

The Eastern Shore Literacy Council funds Dolly's Imagination Library for the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Please support to this amazing program: https://shoreliteracy.harnessgiving.org/donate/?selected-method=one-time&amount=25&campaign_id=0

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09/23/2026

Learn to read: https://www.shoreliteracy.org/

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09/22/2026

Improve your reading and writing skills: https://www.shoreliteracy.org/

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09/17/2026

Coming Soon. Give Like Dolly Day 9/25.
On September 25, The Dollywood Foundation is introducing Give Like Dolly Day - a new annual tradition created to honor Dolly's generous heart and her lifelong commitment to children.

For more than 30 years, Dolly's dream has put books into the hands of children around the world. Because of the dedication of Local Program Partners like the Eastern Shore Literacy Council and the Kiwanis Club of Chincoteague, that dream continues to grow on the Eastern Shore.

Right here, children receive a free book every month. Behind every book are people who believe in giving - our donors and volunteers make the program possible. Every gift helps us continue. Thank you for helping us carry on Dolly's legacy.

The Literacy Council has a Dolly Tree adorned with pink butterfly messages at the Eastern Shore Public Library in Parksley. Stop by and add your message to Dolly.

09/17/2026

Read a book and celebrate Adult Education and Family literacy Week September 14-18 2026. 📚

09/15/2026

Adult Education Matters - 5 students share their stories and the reality of literacy: https://info.proliteracy.org/2026-aefl-week

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09/14/2026

https://youtu.be/9k9620_baLU?si=Hm_whmnfiqLlcnnN

September 14-18 is Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. We would like to remind you of how important literacy skills are and we should never take them for granted. You can help others making them aware of the resources available for literacy improvement.

Learn to read: https://www.shoreliteracy.org/

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09/13/2026

09/10/2026

Support literacy and have some fun. Register for the Starfish Mini Golf Tournament by calling 757-789-1761 or email [email protected]

When: 10/24/26

Where: Surfside Golf, Chincoteague, VA.

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