# Golisano Children's launches Dolly Parton book program **Published:** 2026-06-04T08:58:00.000Z **Source:** [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-04/golisano-childrens-at-uk-welcomes-the-ritual-of-storytime-with-imagination-library-launch) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/golisano-children-s-launches-dolly-parton-book-program LEXINGTON, Ky. — Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Kentucky has launched Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, bringing the country music icon's beloved book-gifting program to young patients receiving care at the facility. The [Imagination Library](https://www.imagineationlibrary.com/), founded by Parton in 1995, mails free, high-quality books to registered children from birth until age 5. The program has distributed millions of books across North America, with a mission to foster a love of reading and learning in early childhood. According to [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-04/golisano-childrens-at-uk-welcomes-the-ritual-of-storytime-with-imagination-library-launch), the official kickoff at Golisano Children's Hospital on Wednesday emphasizes what organizers described as "the ritual of storytime" for hospitalized children. The initiative aims to provide comfort and encouragement to young patients during their medical treatments. Golisano Children's Hospital, part of UK HealthCare, specializes in pediatric care and operates as Kentucky's only dedicated children's hospital. The addition of the Imagination Library aligns with the facility's commitment to supporting the emotional and developmental well-being of its patients beyond traditional medical interventions. The program's launch in Lexington expands Parton's literacy initiative's reach in Kentucky. Imagination Library chapters now operate in communities across the United States and Canada, providing age-appropriate books selected by early childhood development experts to ensure quality content for young readers. Hospital officials have not yet announced specific details about enrollment procedures for patients or the scope of the program at the Lexington facility. Interested families can typically learn more through their hospital care team or by contacting the Imagination Library directly. ## Sources - [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-04/golisano-childrens-at-uk-welcomes-the-ritual-of-storytime-with-imagination-library-launch) - [Imagination Library official website](https://www.imaginationlibrary.com/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from WUKY 91.3 FM. The original source is available at https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-04/golisano-childrens-at-uk-welcomes-the-ritual-of-storytime-with-imagination-library-launch.