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Oregon’s Free Book Program Now Official
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 78
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Summary
Oregon’s beloved Imagination Library, inspired by Dolly Parton, has officially become a state program after Governor Kotek signed the bill—ensuring free monthly books for every child from birth to age five across all 36 counties. Now fully backed by state funding, the initiative reaches over 75,000 kids statewide, aiming to spark a lifelong love of reading regardless of zip code or income. This historic move guarantees the program’s future and strengthens early childhood literacy for generations to come. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1b3737b52a7fefdb