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Check availability
Confirm the program is available at your child's address and start the sign-up process.
Thornton Township
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
S. Suburban Cook County First Thornton Township × the Imagination Library Free books, mailed to your child every month. Thornton Township is proud to be the first township in the South Suburban Cook County to partner with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library — sending free, high-quality books to registered children from birth to age five, regardless […]
S. Suburban Cook County First Thornton Township × the Imagination Library
Free books, mailed to your child every month.
Thornton Township is proud to be the first township in the South Suburban Cook County to partner with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library — sending free, high-quality books to registered children from birth to age five, regardless of family income.
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A first for Thornton Township families.
We're the first township in the South Suburban Cook County to bring the Imagination Library to our community — connecting local children with the joy of reading, one free book at a time.
Inspiring children to
Dream More,
Learn More,
Care More,
Be More™
About the program
Books at home, every month, at no cost to your family.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to registered children from birth to age five. Every book is chosen to spark curiosity and create joyful reading moments at home.
Now that Thornton Township has joined as a partner, more local families can build a home library together — one book in the mail at a time.
The simple promise: register an eligible child, and the Imagination Library mails a free book to your door each month until age five.
Watch
See the Imagination Library in action
How it works
Three easy steps
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Register your child
A parent or caregiver registers each eligible child from birth to age five. Registration is required before books can be mailed.
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Read together
Once registration is processed, age-appropriate Imagination Library books arrive by mail to enjoy with family and loved ones.
Who can take part?
Eligibility at a glance
- Children from birth to age five may be eligible.
- The child lives in an eligible Thornton Township coverage area.
- A parent or caregiver completes registration.
- Books are mailed free — regardless of family income.
- Every title is high-quality and age-appropriate.
Ready to sign up?
Check your child's address and register through the official availability page. It only takes a few minutes.
Prefer to register in person? Call Thornton Township at 708-596-6040 and we'll help you get started.Questions families ask
Frequently asked questions
Quick, clear answers for parents, grandparents, and caregivers.
Does the program cost families anything?
No. Books are mailed to registered children at no cost to your family.
How often will books arrive?
Each registered child receives one high-quality, age-appropriate book by mail every month.
What ages are eligible?
The program serves children from birth to age five. Availability depends on your child's address and the local coverage area.
Are there income requirements?
No. The Imagination Library is available to registered children regardless of family income, as long as the child lives in an eligible coverage area.
What if we move?
Update your mailing address through the Imagination Library system so books keep reaching your child's home.
Let's build a love of reading together.
Thornton Township is excited to help connect local children and families with free books, joyful reading moments, and a strong start before kindergarten.