
Did you know Stratford, CT has been an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library since 2019? What does this mean? It means children who live in Stratford, aged 0 – 5, can be registered to receive a high-quality, age-appropriate book in the mail each month from Dolly….and it’s absolutely FREE to the families. As the Coordinator of this remarkable program, I am thrilled help give the gift of reading to Stratford’s young children. Being read aloud to by a caring adult greatly increases early literacy skills and provides a sense of well-being to a young child. Reading ability is the best indicator of academic success a child can receive. Registration can be completed online at www.imaginationlibrary.com or by picking up a registration form at the Stratford Library, Stratford, YMCA, Sterling House, Stratford Recreation, Southend Community Center, or Town Hall. Contact me to see how you can help support a child. We are supported in part by the Stratford Education Foundation, the Mayor’s Office, and the Stratford Public Library.