308 to complete an application over the phone. You can pick up an application at your favorite LCPL branch or print an application here. Fill it out and return it to the library or scan it and email it to can also give us a call at (219) 769-3541 ext. Still have questions about school districts? Call us at (219) 769-3541 ext.
You can learn more about what districts are and are not part of the Lake County Public Library district here. Use the "Search by Address" tab and enter your home address to see which school district and library district you belong to. Not sure if you're eligible? Check your address here. The LCPL Foundation has budgeted enough money to support 2400 children annually for the rest, we rely on the generous donations of corporate sponsors and people like you who care about the future of Lake County. The Imagination Library acquires the books at cost from Penguin Random House, and LCPL is only responsible for shipping fees.
NOT RECEIVING IMAGINATION LIBRARY BOOKS FREE
The Imagination Library is free to families because it is funded by the LCPL Foundation in partnership with the Imagination Library. We made the paper! Read about the Imagination Library in the Chicago Tribune. Parents can get an Imagination Library application at any LCPL location. It's the LCPL Foundation's goal to give every child possible the advantage of having books and reading opportunities at home.
The National Commission on Reading states that “The single most significant factor influencing a child's early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school.” The Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, for example, found that reading aloud to children at a young age has a positive impact on brain development. Studies show that children who grow up surrounded by books do better in school. There are no fees, the books are delivered directly to the child's home, and the child gets to keep them forever. All parents have to do is apply and their eligible child will begin receiving a new book in the mail every month until they turn five. The Imagination Library provides one free book every month to children from birth to age four living in a supported school district. If you would like your donation to remain anonymous, just let us know! You can bring a check to any library or mail it to 1919 W 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410 Attn: Director's Office. To donate by check: Please make checks out to LCPL Gift Fund. (Note: A library card is not required to make a donation! We use the information on your card to send a thank you note, but you can make your donation anonymous by leaving out the library card number if you choose.) Every dollar helps - and yes, your donation is tax deductible! Why do we need donations?
$100 supports one child for the duration of the program. But as the program grows we will need your help to bring books into every child's home. The LCPL Foundation has provided the seed money and pledged annual support for as many children as their budget allows. Print your application here, pick one up at any LCPL branch, or give us a call at (219) 769-3541 ext. Lake County Public Library is pleased to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to our school districts!Ĭhildren under age five in every LCPL school district are eligible to participate.
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