Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Literacy Legacy in Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County Imagination Library will host the Fifth Annual Run for Reading 5K and a screening of The Library That Dolly Built November 7

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See The Library That Dolly Built at Movies of Lake Worth November 7. Photo courtesy of Palm Beach County Imagination Library
See The Library That Dolly Built at Movies of Lake Worth November 7. Photo courtesy of Palm Beach County Imagination Library

Palm Beach County Imagination Library will honor the late Dolly Parton and host the ultimate community literacy celebration on November 7!

The day kicks off at Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach, where runners and walkers will lace up their sneakers for the Run for Reading 5K at 8 a.m. The celebration continues as the festivities shift to Movies of Lake Worth in Greenacres for a free screening of The Library That Dolly Built.

Fifth Annual Run for Reading 5K

This family-friendly, chip-timed 5K run/walk features custom medals, t-shirts, activities for kids (including the opportunity to sign up for the Imagination Library program), and a book drive. All proceeds fund local book deliveries. Registration opens at 7 a.m., and the Race starts at 8 a.m. To register, visit RunForReading5k.com.

The Library That Dolly Built Screening

Audiences will enjoy a free screening of the acclaimed documentary exploring the history of Dolly Parton’s book-gifting program, capped off with a live Q&A session with director Nick Geidner. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the screening starts at 6 p.m. Admission is free, but theater seating is limited. Secure free tickets here.

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