Dolly Parton
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 11:00AM
Open to the public
No charge
Reservations required for each meeting.
BIOGRAPHY BOOK CLUB
Each moderated small group will focus on the life of a prominent person. A suggested reading list of available books from the King Library will be distributed once registered. The book group requires attendees to read at least one of the suggested books and come ready to discuss. Please note this is a group discussion without the person of focus present.
Dolly Parton (1946-) is an iconic country music singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist. Rising from a small town in Tennessee to international fame, she became one of the most influential figures in country music with hits like Jolene and I Will Always Love You. Beyond her music career, Parton is widely admired for her philanthropy, including founding the Dollywood Foundation and the Imagination Library, which has provided millions of free books to children around the world.
Moderator: Dr. Rachel Schipper
Biography: Dr. Rachel Schipper, after 30 years in university administration, became the director of libraries at the Four Arts in 2014. She completed master’s degrees in Museum Studies and Library Science and holds an Ed.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science. Rachel volunteers as a docent and enjoys mediating in County and Family court in her spare time.
Open to the public
No charge
Reservations required for each meeting.
BIOGRAPHY BOOK CLUB
Each moderated small group will focus on the life of a prominent person. A suggested reading list of available books from the King Library will be distributed once registered. The book group requires attendees to read at least one of the suggested books and come ready to discuss. Please note this is a group discussion without the person of focus present.
Dolly Parton (1946-) is an iconic country music singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist. Rising from a small town in Tennessee to international fame, she became one of the most influential figures in country music with hits like Jolene and I Will Always Love You. Beyond her music career, Parton is widely admired for her philanthropy, including founding the Dollywood Foundation and the Imagination Library, which has provided millions of free books to children around the world.
Moderator: Dr. Rachel Schipper
Biography: Dr. Rachel Schipper, after 30 years in university administration, became the director of libraries at the Four Arts in 2014. She completed master’s degrees in Museum Studies and Library Science and holds an Ed.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science. Rachel volunteers as a docent and enjoys mediating in County and Family court in her spare time.