Books at the Barn event helps get books to kids
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local library held a special event in downtown Jackson on Tuesday.
The seventh annual Books at the Barn Drive-thru Dining Event was held at the Farmers Market in Jackson to benefit the Madison County Imagination Library.
The Madison County Imagination Library is an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which have been promoting early reading and literacy since its beginning.
The event was held to raise needed funds to continue providing books from birth to age five for all children born in Jackson and Madison County.
This year’s celebration featured drive-thru dining for sponsoring businesses and organizations.
Children in Jackson-Madison County can explore the world from a very early age through the “magic” of books.
“Supporting this program just allows kids to get books in their hands every month and promote literacy at an early age,” said Brian Ferrell, the chairman of the Imagination Library.
More than 500,000 books have been distributed.
The Madison County Imagination Library has continued that proud tradition of providing books throughout the pandemic.
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