Free Books and Math Activities

for early learners (Ages 0-5)

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library

When you read and talk about math while you play with your kids at home, you are building resilience, kindergarten readiness, family connections, and foundations for future success. The Utah STEM Action Center has partnered with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to provide free books and resources to families of early learners. This program is currently available in Garfield, Iron, Piute, Sevier,  Wayne, and part of Washington county. These counties are supported by the Utah STEM Foundation, but other areas may be covered as well. Check if it's available in your area on Step 1.
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How It Works

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Step 1

Every month, a free book arrives at your door - chosen to spark curiosity and a love of reading.
Register for the Imagination Library
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This button opens in a new tab. If the program is not available in your area, sign up for the "new program alert." It may be coming to your area soon!
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Step 2

Engage in math play activities with your child - turn storytime into playtime! Tap your child's birth year below to launch your interactive guide full of simple, fun ways to count, compare, and explore together.

  • First time? The link will prompt you to download the free Goosechase app or access the web page.
  • Already have the app? The link will take you straight to your child's custom activity hub!
  • More than one child under 5 years old? Click the birth year link to receive additional activities that correspond with their book of the month.

Join by your child's birth year:

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Step 3

You are your child's best first teacher; have fun reading and engaging in brain building activities. Books keep coming until your child's 5th birthday: building a home library and a lifelong foundation in reading and math.

Track your interactions in Goosechase for a chance to win prizes and to help keep this program running in Utah!

The goal of early childhood learning should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn.

-Dr. Maria Montessori

Proud Sponsors

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails free, high quality, age-appropriate books to children.

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MILO & Friends promotes early math learning for kids ages 2 - 5. Discover why early math is important and where to begin.
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Utah State Library Division Bookmobiles & Rural Services provides full service bookmobiles to citizens living in rural communities.

Make A Donation

 It costs $31 per child per year to fund this program. Your donation will go toward providing books to a child in our service areas.
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