"What happens to your brain when reading? While reading brings us joy, science also tells us that reading is actually a powerful workout for the brain, increasing intellectual stimulation and providing mental health benefits." oomscholasticblog.com/post/why-readi…

#2024Recap: It was an awesome year in Ohio, thanks to our many increible partners and donors! Learn more about what Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio accomplished this year: ohioimaginationlibrary.org/news/2024-annu…

Marion County ends the year with 69% of kids registered for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! Let's start 2025 strong by helping Marion Public Library find those kiddos who are not registered and sharing this program with their parents, because who doesn't want FREE books 🤷‍♀️📚

Let's Read 20, Marion! DAY will be March 3 during National Reading Month. To highlight reading, LR20 will be bringing author Jarrett J. Krosoczka to Marion Public Library on March 11. For more information visit letsread20.org/campaigns.html

Thank you for 5 years of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio in Marion County!

🐷🎸 Join us as we read "Punk Farm" by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Books are available at the Marion Public Library for checkout. 📷 Send us your pics by tagging us, using #LetsRead20MarionDay. 🥳 We can't wait to celebrate National Reading Month with this county-wide reading day!

Jarrett J. Krosoczka is coming to the MarionPublicLibrary tomorrow!

Need books for your #LetsRead20 routine? Stop by BookMarket at Marion Public Library & grab some great reads! 📚

"Join the movement to inspire young minds! 📚✨ LetsRead20.org is dedicated to promoting literacy and empowering the next generation of readers. Together, we can make a difference—one page at a time! #LetsRead20 #LiteracyMatters #EmpowerThroughReading

Early literacy is so much more than reading! It's about building the skills necessary to learn how to read. Spend 20 minutes daily with your child, engaging in literacy activities.

Turn the Page to a Brighter Future! Every book, every story, every 20 minutes spent reading helps shape a child’s future. Take a moment today to read with a child—it’s one of the best gifts you can give! #LetsRead20 #ReadingMatters #ReadTogether #20MinutesADay #RaisingReaders

🌎📚 This #EarthDay, take your reading outside! Spend 20 minutes with a child, a good book, and the beauty of nature. Stories grow strong readers and strong stewards of our planet. 🌳💚 #LetsRead20 #ReadForThePlanet #RaisingReaders #20MinutesADay #EarthDay2025

Every 20 minutes matters. Just 20 minutes a day of reading can expose a child to 1.8 million words a year. That kind of exposure improves listening skills, focus, and academic performance. 📚 Reading together is small in time, but big in impact. #LetsRead20 #ReadTogether

The book on Marion Tallgrass Trail has been updated! The new book is "This is the Tree We Planted" by Kate McMullan, a fun story filled with animals you might see as you explore the trail. 🐍🦋🦅

Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! It's a great day to grab a #DollysLibrary book off the shelf and nurture your child's love for reading. Reading aloud is a great way to bond with your child, enhance their vocabulary and prepare them for school success! (📸: Gordon S.)

September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Now would be a great time to register your child for a My First Library Card at the Marion Public Library. #literacy #readingmatters #letsread20 #MyFirstLibraryCard letsread20.org

Free Books for Kids! Imagine the joy of receiving a brand-new book in the mail every month - for FREE! If you have a child ages 0-5, you can register them for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio! Sign up today: marionlibrary.org/ImaginationLib… #ImaginationLibrary #LetsRead20

Here are some of GrowingBookbyBook's favorite books for 5-year-olds! growingbookbybook.com/favorite-books…