Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!
We are thrilled to support the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of San Mateo County, which delivers books into the homes of our local communities!
The Imagination Library of San Mateo County invites families to sign up to receive free monthly books in the mail for children ages 0-5. Founded by Dolly Parton, the book gifting program is offered around the world, in partnership with local organizations.
We’re excited to be a local program partner, as early literacy is proven to support preschool readiness as well as intellectual and emotional success.
How to Sign Up
Families who sign up their child, aged 0-5, will receive a free book in the mail monthly. Signing up is simple!
Fill out the required information
Submit! The first book will arrive in approximately 8-12 weeks—once it does, books will be delivered each month.
extended library hours!
Remeber that the Portola Valley Library is open seven days a week! The hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM and Friday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. This is a tremendous increase in library availability. We hope you will enjoy visiting the library during these additional hours.
after-school Power-Up afternoons
This school year, our Library continues to offer an after-school program from 3 PM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Each day offers a different activity, including guest speakers, group activities, and hands-on, self-directed explorations. Click here for the current Calendar of PV Library events.
a library card for every child
One of SMCL’s goals is to provide a library card for every child in the county. If your school-age child does not yet have one, we encourage you to register online for theirs today.