WILLIAMSBURG — The DeGood Foundation, the local program partner for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, is expanding the book-gifting program to the Greater Williamsburg community with a special event on Feb. 15.
The DeGood Foundation currently operates the program in the Virginia Peninsula, Middle Peninsula, and Isle of Wight regions, serving over 5,000 children each month with free books.
The expansion of the program to Greater Williamsburg, made possible by the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg, Sentara Health, and the Williamsburg Community Foundation, will allow children to receive a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book in the mail each month from birth until their fifth birthday.
“We are just thrilled to finally be able to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to the Greater Williamsburg community. It’s been successful on the Peninsula, Middle Peninsula, and Isle of Wight with 1 in 3 children in each of those communities receiving free books through the program,” stated Kyle DeGood. “It’s the generosity of our community that makes it possible for the program to exist and be free to enrolled children and families.”
In partnership with Frothy Moon Brewhouse and the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce, The DeGood Foundation will be hosting a ribbon cutting and launch event on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. at Frothy Moon to commemorate the expansion.
Families will be able to enroll their children at the event and receive their first book on-site while supplies last.
Event participants can also enjoy Dolly-inspired food and drink by Dominion Dogs and Frothy Moon, music, children’s book readings in heated pods and mini golf.
“Frothy Moon Brewhouse is thrilled to host the Dolly Parton Book Event! We’re proud to partner with the DeGood Foundation to celebrate the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Greater Williamsburg,” said Conor Halfpenny, founder of Frothy Moon Brewhouse. “We hope to dive deeper into the community with events like these, supporting both adults and children alike. Bringing people together and giving back is what we love to do!”
After the event, families in the City of Williamsburg and James City County can enroll in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library by visiting the webpage or at The DeGood Foundation.
