News Release: Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia to host 2nd Annual Storybook Village

 
Ormond Beach, FL –  Families are invited to join a celebration of the joy and magic of books at Storybook Village, hosted by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Volusia County. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, November 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens located at 78 E. Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach.
 
Storybook Village is designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading in children by celebrating the beloved works of children’s authors including renowned author Laura Numeroff, best known for If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Dog a Donut, and other If You Give books. Children attending the event will have the opportunity to receive free copies of her books.
 
The day will be filled with engaging activities for children of all ages, including:

• Interactive story time featuring books from the Laura Numeroff collection
• Multiple children’s activities
• Photo booth
• Scavenger hunt
• Face painting

 
Additionally, an online silent auction will be held to benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Volusia County. Auction items include a variety of exciting prizes, including a book signed by Dolly Parton herself.
 
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Volusia County mails free books to nearly 6,000 children, ages birth to five years, every month, helping to build early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.
 
“We are thrilled to bring Storybook Village to life and create a space where children can experience the joy of reading and imagination,” said DJ Lebo, CEO of The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia. “This event is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and celebrate the magic of books.”
 
Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for a day of storytelling, fun, and memories at Storybook Village! For more information about Storybook Village or Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, please visit https://www.elcfv.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library or contact Serena Piper (spiper@elcfv.org).
 
About Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Founded in 1995 by Dolly Parton, the Imagination Library is a book-gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, regardless of family income. Today, the program reaches millions of children across multiple countries, fostering a lifelong love of reading.

About The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties
The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring all children in the region have access to quality early education and care. The Coalition provides resources, support, and advocacy for early childhood programs to children, families, and providers, helping to build a strong foundation for future learning and development.

Media Contact:
Serena Piper
Communications Coordinator
The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia
(386) 317-3354
spiper@elcfv.org