(UPDATE: April 30, 2025):
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) says that a partnership with the Club Room at the Clyde Theatre has been a huge success raising $5,870 over a four-week fundraising initiative in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Every Thursday in April, the Club Room at the Clyde hosted “Nashville Thursdays for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.”
“We connected with so many country fans and community members who were excited to see the program finally come to Allen County and wanted to support it with their own donations,” said ACPL Executive Director Susan P. Baier. “We were overwhelmed by the love and generosity from the Club Room guests. I believe it is indicative of Allen County’s dedication to promoting reading in the home and giving children the foundation they need for academic and economic success.”
ACPL representatives released the following:
The new partnership invited the community to support the Imagination Library’s work while enjoying Dolly Parton’s music performed by Western Swing Hall of Famer Carolyn Martin. The funds will directly support 190 Allen County children for 1 year through the nationally recognized early literacy program that provides free books to children from birth to age 5.
Prior to each regularly scheduled Nashville Thursday concert, Martin performed while Allen County Public Library representatives shared information about the Imagination Library, offered registration opportunities, and collected donations.
The fundraising partnership is in addition to a $10,000 gift made by the Surack Family Foundation in October to help launch the Imagination Library.
“This overwhelming positive response from our customers, neighbors and fans, as well as the Surack Family Foundation’s previous contribution, illustrates our ongoing commitment to the mission and success of the Allen County Public Library and the community it serves,” said Clyde Theatre Executive Director Gregg Coyle. “We encourage everyone to get involved in making a difference however they can!”
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ORIGINAL STORY:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Public Library and the Clyde Theatre are teaming up for a special four-week fundraising initiative in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Library representatives say that it is a great way to have some fun and support a great program.
ACPL released the following:
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is excited to announce its partnership with the Clyde Theatre for a special four-week fundraising initiative in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Every Thursday in the month of April, the Club Room at the Clyde will present “Nashville Thursdays for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library”, an opportunity for the community to support the Imagination Library’s work, listen to great music, and celebrate all things Dolly Parton! Most importantly, it is designed to raise funds for this incredible program that provides free books to children all across Allen County.
This free event will feature representatives from the Allen County Public Library, who will be on hand to share information about the Imagination Library program, offer registration opportunities, and collect donations. It’s the perfect chance for local families to learn more about how they can get involved, while also supporting an initiative that encourages literacy and the love of reading for children up to age five.
“Our customers, fans, artists, and staff are music lovers, and they are also parents who benefit from the Imagination Library so they have a vested interest in the continued success of the program,” said Clyde Theatre Executive Director Gregg Coyle. “When we heard that it needed more funding, we all wanted to do something. Our weekly Nashville Thursdays were the obvious choice, and we hope it inspires our neighbors, fans, and friends to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.”
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