Dolly's Legacy Lives Through Books | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is exploding in popularity after her passing, with libraries reporting that all their display materials vanished within minutes—proof of how deeply her legacy resonates. Started as a tribute to her illiterate father, this simple yet powerful program sends one free book monthly to every child until age five, fighting the tide of screen distractions and planting seeds of imagination and hope. Librarians like Lauren Ekers say it’s vital in today’s world—where even adults struggle to focus—because it gives kids a tangible, life-changing connection to stories…