Parent Resources
As aAs a parent or caregiver, reading with your child is one of the most important activities you can do to set your child up for success in Kindergarten and beyond.
The Imagination Library supports you in your role as your child’s first teacher by mailing books directly to your home so you and your child can read together. Books even include helpful reading tips on the book flap!
Access the Parent Portal to easily view your registered children, add a new little one to your family, and update your account information whenever you need to.
The Local Program Partner in your area is able to assist with any additional questions and issues that may come up.
Happy Reading with your little one!
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Curious about which books your child will receive? Click here to view the full 2026 book list!
Imagination Library of Montana is grateful to work alongside many wonderful organizations who are serving young Montana children and their families. Check out our partner resources to find additional tools and resources available to Montana families!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Register your child here and start receiving one free, high-quality, age-appropriate book each month for your child until their fifth birthday. The books are personalized with your child’s name and mailed directly to your home.
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What if I have multiple children under the age of five? Will they receive the same book?
You can sign up all your children under the age of five to receive books. Since the books are grouped into six different age groups, children receive different books. The books are appropriate to their age based on their year of birth. Learn more here: www.imaginationlibrary.com/usa/themes-concepts.
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Each year, the esteemed Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee, a specially selected panel of early childhood literacy experts, is responsible for reviewing hundreds of potential titles for inclusion in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. You can find the book list here: https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/book-list.
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Begin reading to your child immediately.
Read to your child at least 5x per week.
Read the book multiple times.
This encourages good reading habits for you and your child!
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Your child will continue receiving monthly books until the month of their fifth birthday at which time they will "graduate" from the program, receiving a congratulatory video from Dolly and their final book from the program, "Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come."
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When planning a move, please contact your local Imagination Library affiliate and provide them with your new address. If you have a parent portal, you can log in and update your address at imaginationlibrary.com.
If you are moving out of Montana, you will need to see if the program is available in your new neighborhood. Check availability here.
If you have confirmed the address on file with Imagination Library is the correct address but are still not receiving books, we recommend submitting a change of address form. This will ensure all names in the household are on file with the United States Postal Services (USPS).
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As of June 2025, a bilingual English/Spanish language option is available in Montana. You can select which book collection you prefer (English or bilingual English/Spanish) when you enroll. If your child is already enrolled, you can switch to the new Bilingual English/Spanish Book Collection if you choose. Learn more.