Marathon Public Library is enrolling local families in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that provides free, age-appropriate books to young children each month from birth until age five.
The library serves as the local affiliate for the program, which mails a brand-new book directly to each enrolled child every month at no cost to families. The books arrive addressed to the child, helping create a personal reading experience designed to encourage early literacy and a love of books well before children enter school.
Eligibility is open to children under the age of five who have a Marathon mailing address within ZIP code 79842. Parents, grandparents, guardians, and other family members may enroll an eligible child.
According to the library, the Marathon Public Library covers the cost of both the books and shipping for participating families, removing financial barriers and making early literacy resources widely accessible in the community.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a global literacy initiative that partners with local organizations to distribute books to children during critical early-development years. The program emphasizes consistent access to books as a foundation for lifelong learning.
Families can register online through the Imagination Library website at:
Residents with questions or who need assistance enrolling are encouraged to stop by the Marathon Public Library or contact staff directly.
