CELEBRATING EIGHT YEARS OF DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY PARTNERSHIP On June 18, 2026, the Coos Bay Library Director had the honor of attending the ceremonial signing by governor Kotek for House Bill 4022. HB 4022 allocates permanent funding for children ages 0-5 to participate in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program. This funding will help supplement the additional funds raised by partners throughout the state. Coos Bay Public Library just celebrated its eighth year of participation as a local program partner. Currently, over 750 children in the library service area are mailed a book to their home each month. Having a home library has proven to increase early literacy skills, parent-child bonding time, and future academic success. To enroll a child, a parent or caregiver completes a simple application form and turns it in at the Coos Bay Library. Books will begin arriving in approximately 4-6 weeks. For more information about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Coos Bay Public Library, see https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/kids/imagination-library In addition to promoting early literacy, the library offers a wide range of programming and materials for all ages. Currently, the all-ages yearly summer reading program is underway, and people are encouraged to stop by the library and sign up.