Local ornaments featured on Indiana's first Dolly Parton Imagination Library Christmas Tree

Credit: Office of Gov. Mike Braun

Pulaski County

Elkhart County

Marshall County

St. Joseph County

Fulton County

LaGrange County

Starke County

La Porte County

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Hoosiers will be able to see a new display at the Statehouse highlighting local programs participating in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Hand-painted ornaments showcasing participating Indiana counties now hang from one of three Christmas trees in the Statehouse atrium. The display was made possible with the help of First Lady Maureen Braun. She said she had the idea earlier this year, after looking into ways to celebrate all of the Hoosier families, volunteers and community partners involved in the Imagination Library.

"Every ornament on these trees represents a community that believes in the power of reading and the potential of every child," said First Lady Braun. "The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is sparking wonder in young Hoosiers and uniting counties across Indiana. This display is an invitation for more Hoosiers to join us in helping give every child the gift of reading."

An ornament was sent to Imagination Library partners in all 92 of Indiana's counties where they were decorated to display the unique aspects of each community's program. County partners have been invited to visit the Statehouse on December 17 at 11 a.m. to view the display.

*photo not provided for Kosciusko County

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