Timeline:
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Delaware pilot: January 2020
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library statewide launch: August 2020
Dolly Parton's Delaware visit to Wilmington Library to celebrate statewide program, May 5, 2022
Hospital Partnerships as of FY22 Q1:
Sponsors and Partners as of FY22 Q3:
Internal DDL communication: ddldpil@lib.de.us
Dedicated email for public use: DPILaffiliate@lib.de.us
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How did this pilot come about?
- It was sudden and unexpected! Secretary Jeff wants to help Christina, area of great need, and wanted to start it right away using DOS existing funds. Normally a new project would need to wait for new fiscal year. He agreed to add Lake Forest and Cape Henlopen (not fair to not include the existing public library programs!), and Colonial (our pilot for book floods, for full lifecycle), and Woodbridge (not certain why this one but it balances out the state).
When the state wants to fund a library service -- we say "yes!" and then expand it as much as we can.
Some initiatives we work on perpetually (state aid) and others like this, arise without notice!
How best to reach out to school districts?
- Some have already been notified by public libraries.
- Colonial partners -- Tom Gavin and Dawn Alexander -- will help us with contacts and introductions
- Other??
How will this be managed?
DOS is the funder
DLA has agreed to be the nonprofit lead for mailing authorization.
DDL will manage the backend for the libraries, will provide reports, etc.
Public libraries are asked to promote this in their community (when we're all ready).
We will also reach out to Early Literacy partners to spread the word.
Eligible children/families:
Ineligible children/families:
NCOA Processing (Revision) Implemented February 2022:
NCOA spreadsheet will be downloaded from BOS monthly, on next working day following monthly processing.
Moves within DE – Addresses will be updated in BOS without requiring parent contact.
Moves out of state –
Moves with no new address –
December 2022 Update: Outreach Highlights since December 2021
December 2021 Update: Outreach Highlights since January 2020
Previous Notes
Public promotion should not begin until everything is up and running and we give the word!
DPIL provides some materials and has strict branding requirements. Christine will develop local materials for us that meet the DPIL requirements.
DOS plans to (tentatively) hire an intern to help with raising awareness.