U.S. Library Awards
Libraries are the epicenters of our communities. They encourage new readers, support lifelong learners, and delight book lovers of all ages. Through our new Library Grants, we will recognize rural, small and tribal libraries that support underserved communities in the U.S. and U.S. territories to help elevate their impact and build community support.
Applications are now closed.
We recognize the crucial importance of libraries, not only for their work in building and growing a reading public but also for the ways libraries transform individuals and nurture communities. Since 2019, we have partnered with the American Libraries Association to create the Penguin Random House Library Award for Innovation, which supported librarians and staff at libraries nationwide.
In 2021, we teamed up with The Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) on a rolling grant program that will provide support and recognize rural, small and tribal libraries that support underserved communities across the U.S. This program awards grants to libraries that demonstrate a true need and are helping to build strong communities. Grants of up to $1,000 as well as book donations will be given for innovative, successful programming and partnerships that support learning, reading programs, and books. Click here for more information, and to view the 2023 grant recipient winners.
Contact Us at libraryawards@penguinrandomhouse.com
Check back in November for 2024 application and deadline.
Our Library Awards Winners
PRH and ALA Library Award for Innovation
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Buffalo, NY
$10,000
Anaheim Public Mobile Library
Anaheim, CA
Runner-up
$1,000 worth of PRH titles
Arlington Public Library
Arlington, VA
Runner-up
$1,000 worth of PRH titles
Lewis County Public Library and Archives
Hohenwald, TN
Runner-up
$1,000 worth of PRH titles
Queens Public Library
Queens, NY
Runner-up
$1,000 worth of PRH titles
PRH and ALA Library Award for Innovation
The Lillian Marrero Library
Philadelphia, PA
$10,000
Dallas Public Library
Dallas, TX
Runner-up
$1,000 worth of PRH titles
Enoch Pratt Library
Baltimore, MD
Runner-up
$1,000 worth of PRH titles
Passages Academy Libraries
Brooklyn, NY
Runner-up
$1,000 worth of PRH titles
Mattawa Branch, North Central Regional Library
Mattawa, WA
Runner-up
$1,000 worth of PRH titles
The Highbridge School Library/PS11X
Bronx, NY
Runner-up
Up to $1000 in PRH titles
Long Branch Public Library
Long Branch, NJ
Runner-up
Up to $1000 in PRH titles
Kansas City Public Library
Kansas City, KS
Runner-up
Up to $1000 in PRH titles
John G. McCullough Free Library
Bennington, VT
Runner-up
Up to $1000 in PRH titles