The Louisiana Friends of the Library have partnered with the Louisiana Elks Lodge #791 to utilize an Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to area youngsters.  The kickoff event was held Sunday, August 25th and the first 28 children were registered as well as receiving a book and stuffed animal.  The program sends an age appropriate free book every month to registered children from birth up to age 5 at which time they 'graduate' and receive a book to send them off to Kindergarten.  The Spotlight Grant of two thousand dollars was secured by the Elks Lodge with a great deal of help from then Pre-K teacher Tina Chidster, and Dr. Sue Deines of the Louisiana Friends of the Library was enthusiastic to help them become the partner entity for the community.  Registration forms can be filled out or picked up and returned to the Louisiana Public Library located at 121 N. 3rd Street in Louisiana.  During the inaugural year, 75 children will be registered with fundraisers possible to sponsor more in upcoming years.  A display is also set up at the Louisiana Public Library.  Elks National Foundation grants are used for Community Investment Programs helping youths, seniors, Veterans, and those in need to show that Elks Care Elks Share.  For more information on the Imagination Library project, visit the website imaginationlibrary.com