Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to gift children free books in South Lanarkshire

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is gifting free books for children under five years in South Lanarkshire.The Dollywood Foundation UK, in partnership with The Coalfields Regeneration Trust, with funding from SSE Renewables, has launched Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to ex-mining communities across South Lanarkshire.The scheme – set up by Dolly Parton – delivers a specially-chosen book to children, free of charge, every month until their fifth birthday.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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