Last Updated on January 18, 2024, 7:37 AM | Published: January 18, 2024
The Metropolitan Library System sends this information as posted below:
In celebration of Dolly Parton’s birthday, we are hosting Dolly Day on Friday, January 19!
Join us around the Metropolitan Library System for a full day of special festivities in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) which helps children get access to free books each month!
Guitar-Take-Home-Kit
Participants can take home an all-ages guitar-themed notebook kit to explore writing, music, and creativity inspired by Dolly’s Imagination Library journey.
(Available at the Almonte Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, and Wright Library)
The Little Engine That Could Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the trains in this scavenger hunt featuring “The Little Engine That Could,” the first book children receive from DPIL?
(Available at the Bethany Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Midwest City Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, and Wright Library)
Pop-Up Photo Booth
Snap a photo and share photos from the pop-up photo booth at select locations. Pick a Dolly wig, microphone or guitar to pose with and be sure to tag @metrolibraryok and use #DollyDay to join the online festivities. Your photo may even be shared on a Metro Library social media account!
About Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that will provide a free book each month for a child from the time they are born until their fifth birthday. The carefully chosen books aim to promote understanding of diversity, enhance self-esteem, and instill a lifelong love for reading!
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