Hamblen County Imagination Library

What a wonderful day at Innovative Therapy Solutions! A few rain showers tried to interrupt our fun, but they couldn't stop the smiles! The Imagination Library Mobile Bus rolled in, and every student had the opportunity to visit the bus, hear a story, and pick out a book to take home.
We hosted three read-aloud sessions as different groups of students arrived, sharing the joy of reading with each one. By the end of the day, every student left with a new book in hand and a smile on their face.
Thank you to the Imagination Library Mobile Bus for bringing the magic of books and helping inspire a lifelong love of reading. Rain or shine, it was a day to remember!!

IML Visits Innovative Therapy Solutions What fun we had with these wonderful students!

The Imagination Library Mobile Book Bus was honored to be part of the Tennessee Valley Housing Authority's Back to School Bash on July 16th!

While the Mobile Book Bus couldn't be on-site due to limited parking, our mission never stopped. We had a great selection of books, giving both children and adults the chance to choose a book to take home and enjoy.

Together, we helped serve 76 students, who received school supplies generously provided by the Tennessee Valley Housing Authority. Along with classroom essentials, families also left with a new book to spark imagination, encourage learning, and create special family reading moments.

We're grateful for community partnerships like this that help support local families and inspire a lifelong love of reading. Thank you, Tennessee Valley Housing Authority, for including us in such a wonderful event!
Together, we're building brighter futures—one book at a time.

Excited to attend the Governors Early Literacy Foundation - Championing Literacy Through Connections Collaboration, and Alignment Conference!

It was a hot and humid day, but that didn't stop the smiles at Rich's Food Service Employee Luncheon at the Morristown Landing! The Imagination Library Mobile Bus was honored to be part of this special employee luncheon event.

One of our favorite moments was seeing readers of all ages pick out a FREE book to take home. Whether young or young at heart, everyone found a story to enjoy!

A heartfelt thank you to Rich's Food Service for inviting us to share the joy of reading. Events like these remind us that books bring people together, inspire imagination, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Imagination Library Mobile Bus - we loved celebrating the gift of reading with you!

IML Visits Rich's Food Service Employee Luncheon A hot day, but we had a blast!

The Imagination Library Bus made a special stop at Girls Inc., bringing books, excitement, and a love of reading to students of all ages!

The visit began with a discussion about how the bus came to be, followed by clues from four Girls Inc. participants who had previously toured the bus at their schools. Their hints sparked plenty of curiosity and excitement before everyone got a chance to explore for themselves.

While middle and high school students boarded the bus to "shop" for books, our kindergarten through second-grade readers enjoyed a fun read-aloud. Then it was everyone's turn to climb aboard and choose a free book to take home. Even the adults got in on the fun and selected books of their own!

From discovering new stories to sharing a love of reading, the day was filled with enthusiasm, imagination, and smiles. Thank you, Girls Inc., for welcoming the Imagination Library Bus and helping us inspire lifelong readers!

IML Visits Girls Inc Fun day with this group of girls!

Summer reading fun was in full swing as Imagination Library partnered with Tennessee Valley Housing Authority to inspire a love of reading among local children!

Participants enjoyed two exciting books and completed two hands-on activities that encouraged creativity, learning, and friendship.
Through stories and interactive experiences, children explored new ideas while strengthening their reading skills.

To top it all off, every child went home with a FREE book to continue the adventure and help build their home library!

Thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make this summer reading program a success. Together, we're creating opportunities that foster literacy and a lifelong love of reading.

A milestone moment for the Hamblen County Imagination Library Mobile Book Bus!
Recently, we made our very first visit to a middle school—Westview Middle School—and what an incredible experience it was!
Students climbed aboard the Mobile Book Bus to “shop” for a FREE book of their choice. It was exciting to watch them browse the shelves, explore different genres, and select books that matched their interests.
One of the highlights of the day was hearing students ask for books on specific topics such as sports, history, science, adventure, etc. Their curiosity and enthusiasm for reading reminded us that a love of books doesn’t end in elementary school!
This visit was about more than giving away books—it was about inspiring a lifelong love of reading and helping students discover stories and subjects that spark their imagination.
Thank you, Westview Middle School, for welcoming us for this special first visit. We can’t wait to continue bringing books, literacy, and excitement to students across Hamblen County!
Reading opens doors, sparks curiosity, and creates endless possibilities—one book at a time.

IML VISITS SUMMER SCHOOL AT WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL This was our first middle school school visit.

It was a hot summer day, but the students at Lincoln Heights Elementary didn’t let the heat slow them down when the Imagination Library Mobile Bus arrived!

Students eagerly stepped aboard the mobile library bus and learned about how the bus was designed and discover new reading adventures. Their curiosity and excitement made for an unforgettable visit!

The highlight of the day was choosing a FREE book to take home, helping students build their personal libraries and stay engaged in reading all summer long.

From big smiles to great questions and a shared love of books, the visit was filled with excitement and learning. Thank you, Lincoln Heights Elementary, for making our day so special!

IML VISITS SUMMER SCHOOL AT LHES It was a hot day, but we still had a fun day!

The skies may have been gray, but the Imagination Library Mobile Bus brought plenty of sunshine to Fairview-Marguerite Elementary!

Students eagerly climbed aboard the colorful bus to explore books, share smiles, and celebrate the joy of reading. Even with the cloudy weather outside, excitement filled the air as students discovered new stories and adventures waiting just for them.

The best part of the day? Every student had the opportunity to choose a free book to take home, creating new opportunities for reading and family fun.

Thank you to the wonderful students, teachers, and staff at Fairview-Marguerite Elementary for making our visit so special. Days like these remind us that books have the power to brighten even the cloudiest skies!

IML Visits Summer School at Fairview Marguerite Elementary School The Wheels on the Bus...

Summer school students at Hillcrest Elementary recently welcomed a very special visitor—the Imagination Library Mobile Book Bus!

The bus brought excitement, smiles, and plenty of great books as students stepped aboard to explore new adventures through reading. Each child had the opportunity to choose a free book to take home, helping build their personal libraries and encouraging reading all summer long.

Nothing brightens a day quite like seeing students discover the joy of books! We loved sharing this memorable literacy experience with the Hillcrest community and look forward to bringing more reading adventures to children across our county.

IML VISITS SUMMER SCHOOL AT Hillcrest Elementary School The Wheels on the Bus...