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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Logo

Donate to the Imagination Library

The seed money for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is provided by the Lake County Public Library Foundation and enables us to send books to thousands of kids. To expand the program to every child in LCPL school districts, though, we need your help.

Learn more about why the Imagination Library is important.


Make a Donation Online


$100 supports one child for the duration of the program. Every dollar helps - and yes, your donation is tax deductible! Why do we need donations?

(Note: A library card is not required to make a donation! We use the information on your card to send a thank you note, but you can make your donation anonymous by leaving out the library card number if you choose.)

To donate by check: Please make checks out to LCPL Gift Fund. You can bring a check to any library or mail it to 1919 W 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410 Attn: Director's Office. 

We Appreciate Our Donors!

Every dollar helps! Every donor will receive a thank you card from the LCPL Foundation no matter how small the donation. 

For larger donations, we have a few extras. However, we understand that many donors may wish to remain anonymnous. If you do not want public acknowledgement of your donation, just let us know!

Bronze Level

$25 - $99

  • A thank-you post on LCPL's Facebook page with all of that month's donors

Silver Level

$100 - $999

  • A thank-you post on LCPL's Facebook page with all of that month's donors
  • A window cling for your home, office, or vehicle
  • Your name in the Sponsors area of our Imagination Library web page

Gold Level

$1,000 - $9,999

  • Your name in the Sponsors area of our Imagination Library web page
  • A window cling for your home, office, or vehicle
  • A media release including a photo thanking you/your organization
  • An individual thank-you on LCPL's Facebook page

Platinum Level

$10,000+

  • Your name in the Co-Sponsors area of our Imagination Library web page
  • A window cling for your home, office, or vehicle
  • A media release including a photo thanking you/your organization
  • An individual thank-you on LCPL's Facebook page
  • Your logo on LCPL's Imagination Library promotional materials
  • Your organization's name on the digital library sign outside Merrillville Branch on Rt. 30 for 30 days
Upcoming Events
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Mon, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Attendees... more
Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Attendees must register.
Reindeer Games
Mon, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Compete in a series of fast-paced games and activities that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Cozy Christmas Movie Night
Mon, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
You are invited to join us for a showing of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey!
Teen Book Tea
Mon, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room,Munster Zoom Room
Teens, let's spill about books! Each month we'll read and talk about a different book. In December we are reading Etiquette & Espionage... more
Teens, let's spill about books! Each month we'll read and talk about a different book. In December we are reading Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger Pick up books @ Munster Branch.
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Dec 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the... more
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.
Teen Anime Club
Thu, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Teens are invited to watch My Hero Academia from the beginning. We'll also have art supplies along with a craft on hand if you get... more
Teens are invited to watch My Hero Academia from the beginning. We'll also have art supplies along with a craft on hand if you get creative. Snacks will be provided.
Baby Play Date
Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Babies (ages birth to 23 months) and their caregivers can join us for an hour of play. Baby safe toys will be provided. Light... more
Babies (ages birth to 23 months) and their caregivers can join us for an hour of play. Baby safe toys will be provided. Light refreshments for caregivers.
Mahjong Open Play: Ages 18 & Over
Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Come and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong at the library. This is an open play session, there is no instructor but other players... more
Come and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong at the library. This is an open play session, there is no instructor but other players may share tips/directions. Please register. Ages 18 & over.
Comfort Reading With a Dog - LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs
Fri, Dec 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hobart - Children's Area
Meet and read to a local LCC K-9 comfort dog and its handler. LCC K-9 comfort dogs show kindness and calm to people throughout the... more
Meet and read to a local LCC K-9 comfort dog and its handler. LCC K-9 comfort dogs show kindness and calm to people throughout the community and beyond, making them excellent listeners.
Kids Chess Open Play: Ages 6-18
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Children are welcome to come and play chess in our meeting room! Chess boards will be provided if you don't have one!
Bingo at the Library!
Sat, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Join us at the library to play Bingo! All ages are welcome to play. Winners will be able to choose from a variety of small prizes.
Teen Movie: Inside Out 2
Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Teens & Tweens (ages 10 to 18) are invited to see a screening of Inside Out 2. As Riley becomes a teenager, she has to make room for new... more
Teens & Tweens (ages 10 to 18) are invited to see a screening of Inside Out 2. As Riley becomes a teenager, she has to make room for new emotions. Runtime: 100 minutes; rated PG. Snacks provided.
This event is full
Board Meeting
Mon, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Board Room
Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
The Library is YOUR library. Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We'll brainstorm and... more
The Library is YOUR library. Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We'll brainstorm and discuss ways to improve teen programs.
Whodunit? Adult Mystery Club
Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Join us for this new monthly club as we solve murder mysteries, escape rooms, ponder puzzles, play games, and otherwise ask "Whodunit?".... more
Join us for this new monthly club as we solve murder mysteries, escape rooms, ponder puzzles, play games, and otherwise ask "Whodunit?". This month we will solve the "Murder in the Laboratory"!
Family Noon Year's Eve
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Join us for an early New Year's Eve Celebration! We'll make a party hat, do the limbo, and gather to bring in the Noon Year together.
Coffee & Coloring
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while getting creative with no pressure for... more
Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while getting creative with no pressure for perfection. Coloring materials provided.
Noon Year's Eve: Ages Birth to 6 Years Old
Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a special storytime, for our friends who can't always make it to midnight, featuring songs, rhymes, and crafts.
This event is full
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