A program that benefits Houston School District children ages one month to five years by providing them with a book every month is seeking the public’s help.
The Houston Imagination Library is an affiliate of Dolly’s Imagination Library, which was started by entertainer Dolly Parton several years ago. The local group is a program of Community Betterment and Arts Council Inc. and also works with the local Parents as Teachers program.
Local funds are used to pay for the books received by children. This marks the program’s seventh anniversary locally and 92 children have graduated from it. Currently 102 are enrolled.
Contributions are tax-deductible. A donation of $25 puts 12 developmentally appropriate books into their personal libraries. The address is: Imagination Library, c/o Community Betterment, P.O. Box 222, Houston, Mo. 65483.
Karen Parker is chairwoman. Other officers include Becky Eidson, secretary; Sally Smith, treasurer; Wilda McNiell, member; Shannon Nunnery, data clerk; and Peggy Holder, member.