(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Libraries Association has been accepted as a local affiliate for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Atlantic Public Library Director Michelle Andersen says the Dollywood Foundation covers the overhead costs of the program, while local affiliates raise funds to pay for books sent to participants in their coverage area.

She says the books are always high quality and age appropriate, and there are some excellent titles.

Andersen said the Cass County Libraries Association had been looking for a county-wide project community members and others in the area would be willing to support. As an accepted affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, their job now is to raise money to send the books.

The Association is accepting donations to fund the start of the program. It only costs $25 to send one child a book every month, for a year. There’s an added incentive for you to donate, according to Andersen.

The Association is also reaching out to businesses and community organizations who are known for supporting local initiatives of this type, as well as literacy in education initiatives. Any size donation is appreciated, and/or you can sponsor a month, and be recognized on the mailing label.

You can make your donation at any Cass County Library. For more information, call Michelle Andersen at 243-5466, extension 3, or your local library. Additional information about the Imagination Library can be found at www.imaginationlibrary.com.