A grant in the amount of $10,000 to Imagination Library of Oswego County (ILOC) will provide over 4,000 books for free to registered children across Oswego County in support of improving kindergarten literacy readiness.
“It’s a common misconception that Dolly Parton fully funds the Imagination Library. Our local affiliate depends on grants and donations, and the John Ben Snow Foundation’s vital support ensures that our program will continue sharing the gift of literacy with children across our communities,” said Andrew Eusebio, program coordinator for Imagination Library of Oswego County.
ILOC provides free books to 54% of eligible children in the county, mailing over 3,300 books each month this year. The program is on track to serve 4,200 children and deliver 40,000 books in 2025. Since the program’s launch in the county in November 2018, 7,713 children have participated, 3,783 have graduated, and 190,426 books have been delivered.
The Imagination Library program is a free monthly book subscription that provides an age-appropriate book each month to all registered children, encouraging caregivers to read with their children each day for at least 15 minutes. The program is available for families with children who are under 5 years old and reside in Oswego County. There is no cost for the family regardless of the household income thanks to community grants and corporate and private donations.
Imagination Library of Oswego County’s work aligns with the John Ben Snow Foundation’s commitment to education and literacy as an essential ingredient to improving life outcomes.
