Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel have signed a proclamation declaring September 25, 2026, Dolly Parton Day in Ohio, honoring her commitment to childhood literacy and overall philanthropic legacy.
To date, more than one million Ohio children from all 88 counties have participated.
You can register your child right now.
Dolly Parton’s message has always been about the power of giving, and her commitment to children and literacy has touched communities throughout our state and beyond. Dolly Parton Day is an opportunity for libraries to celebrate that generosity and recognize their own important role in building strong readers. Happy Dolly Parton Day!