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09/24/2026

Brown County is NEBROWNCO or enter the zip code 69210. Thank you!

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GIVE LIKE DOLLY DAY: September 25thThe Dollywood Foundation, home of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, has announced G...
09/23/2026

GIVE LIKE DOLLY DAY: September 25th
The Dollywood Foundation, home of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, has announced GIVE LIKE DOLLY DAY on September 25th, a global day dedicated to supporting local Dolly Patron's Imagination Library Programs and honoring Dolly's extraordinary legacy of inspiring children to dream big and develop a lifelong love of reading. As Dolly often said, "If you can read, you can do anything, dream anything and be anything."

At the heart of GIVE LIKE DOLLY DAY are thousands of Local Imagination Library Partners who help carry Dolly's mission forward in their own communities. These Library Partners help raise funds, build community support and work tirelessly to ensure children from birth to age five in their communities can receive a free, high-quality book mailed directly to their home each month.

The Brown County Imagination Library is a group effort led by the Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce, Ainsworth Public Library and Ainsworth Library Foundation volunteers. As of the last billing cycle, Brown County had 86 active kids with 111 graduating. On average, the cost per child is under $3.00 a month to receive a free book a month in the mail to participating children under the age of five living in Brown County. If your child does not take part in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library please let the public library or Chamber Office know and they will help you with the sign-up. You may also sign-up directly online through the Imagination Library's website. There is never a cost to the families. The Dollywood Foundation covers overhead costs and negotiates pricing for the books while local partners fundraise to cover the cost of mailing and wholesale book prices for the children in their coverage area. The Imagination Library's impact has been widely studied, with research consistently showing positive effects on early childhood development, kindergarten readiness, and family reading habits.

If you would like to donation funds towards the Brown County Imagination Library, you have three different ways to contribute. You may make donations:

1. Online to NEBROWNCO (69210) at Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at https://imaginationlibrary.com This is the easiest and fastest way to give a donation!

2. To the Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce at 340 North Main Street, Ainsworth, NE 69210 or [email protected]

3. To the Ainsworth Public Library/Ainsworth Library Foundation P.O. Box 207 Ainsworth, NE 69210 or to [email protected]

We would like to thank all that have contributed to this wonderful reading promotion for small children in the past and hope that you will continue to support this cause!

Storytime children made a red apple and worm . There was not one bad apple in the bunch!
09/22/2026

Storytime children made a red apple and worm . There was not one bad apple in the bunch!

Macy from the Rock County Library, Traci Booth, and Gail from the Ainsworth Public Library were interviewed this morning...
09/22/2026

Macy from the Rock County Library, Traci Booth, and Gail from the Ainsworth Public Library were interviewed this morning by the News Channel NE on the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program. Watch for the news release coming out soon!

The October Book Club selection is now available for check out. Up next will be "The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story...
09/21/2026

The October Book Club selection is now available for check out. Up next will be "The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story" by Lily Koppel. Stop by the library and check out a copy to read. Join us on October 19th at 2 p.m. as we share thoughts on the book.

This book is a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the women married to the astronauts . As America's Mercury Seven astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. They had tea with Jackie Kennedy, appeared on the cover of Life magazine, and quickly grew into fashion icons. As their celebrity rose—and as divorce and tragedy began to touch their lives—the wives continued to rally together, forming bonds that would withstand the test of time, and they have stayed friends for over half a century.

Out with the old drinking fountain and in with a new one! The Ainsworth Library Foundation has held several fundraisers...
09/21/2026

Out with the old drinking fountain and in with a new one! The Ainsworth Library Foundation has held several fundraisers to raise funds for this fountain replacement. The fountain is now lower so it is easier for the small children to use. You may also fill up your drinking cups with this fountain. Come and enjoy!

09/21/2026

Book Club will meet today at 2 p.m. We will be handing out the October selection at that time. Hope to see you there!

Give Like Dolly Day is coming September 25! Dolly Parton believed in giving back and helping children dream bigger—and t...
09/18/2026

Give Like Dolly Day is coming September 25!
Dolly Parton believed in giving back and helping children dream bigger—and this year, we’re celebrating that spirit through Give Like Dolly Day.
On September 25, we’re inviting communities all over the world to join us in giving back to children by supporting your local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. Your support helps make it possible for the children in your community to receive a free, high-quality book every month from birth to age 5.
Learn more and find the Imagination Library program serving your community: imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability

09/16/2026

Coming up next week:

Book Club: Monday, Sept. 21st at 2 p.m.
Storytime: Tuesday, Sept. 22nd 4-5 p.m. Theme: apples/red
ANAC Art Show: Will leave the library on Wednesday, Sept. 23rd

This is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you don't have a library card, now would be a perfect time to come and get one.

Get a free blood pressure check today at the library!
09/15/2026

Get a free blood pressure check today at the library!

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445 N Main Street
Ainsworth, NE
69210

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Monday 10:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm

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