Greenwell Springs, LA – DEMCO has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to make free, high-quality books available to local children from birth to age five. Children who enroll at birth can receive up to 60 books by the time they graduate from the program at age five.
Through the program, children receive a new, age-appropriate book in the mail each month, personally addressed to them. Families do not need to be DEMCO members to participate, and there is no cost or obligation.
"DEMCO is proud to partner with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to help local families give their children the gift of books—and a head start on a brighter future," said Randy Pierce, CEO and General Manager of DEMCO.
Each month, a book is mailed directly to the child's home, addressed to them. Caregivers can choose from English books or bilingual (English/Spanish) books when they enroll the child in the Imagination Library. Braille Tails is the Imagination Library partnership with American Printing House.
“Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is about more than books—it’s about building dreams,” said Molly Marker, State Director of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Louisiana. “By putting books directly into the hands of young children, we’re giving families the tools to spark imagination, encourage a love of reading, and set the stage for brighter futures. Partnerships with local organizations like DEMCO make this possible.”
Parents and guardians can check availability by parish and enroll their child at DEMCO.org. Enrollment is free, and the process is designed to be quick and easy.
“DEMCO knows that investing in youth is one of the most meaningful ways to invest in the communities we serve,” Pierce added. “Through this book-gifting program, we’re helping families foster a lifelong love of reading—a simple but powerful way to add lasting value to members’ lives and to the communities we call home.”
For more information or to enroll, visit DEMCO.org.
DEMCO is a locally owned electric cooperative with 119,120 meters and 9,145 miles of power line, serving members in seven parishes: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana.
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