Librarians want stable funding for Imagination Library

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 905

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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A common misconception Kelly Ehinger hears from prospective donors to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Indiana is that the country music star herself fully funds the mail-order children’s library.

The Adams County Library System director’s job became even more difficult when Gov. Mike Braun eliminated Indiana’s 50% match to local Imagination Library programs from the biennial budget last year following a dire budget forecast.

First Lady Maureen Braun endeavored to replace the state’s match …

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