Program Overview
Since our founding in 1995, promoting literacy and supporting Texas libraries have been integral to our mission. Each year, funds raised during the annual Texas Book Festival Weekend support grants that are distributed to libraries across Texas the following year. To date, the organization has funded 1,492 grants totaling more than $3.7 million in every corner of the state. Our goal is for these grants to assist libraries with enhancing their print, e-book, and audiobook collections with materials that meet the unique needs of their communities.
2026 Texas Library Grant Cycle
The 2026 Texas Library Grant application window has closed. Applicants can expect to hear an update on the status of their application by the end of June 2026. Subscribe to the TBF newsletter to learn when the 2027 cycle opens next spring.
2025 Texas Library Grant Recipients
We’re pleased to share the list of public libraries selected to receive Texas Book Festival Texas Library Grants this year. These 50 libraries from across the state will receive collection enhancement support to help meet the unique needs and interests of their patrons.
Some of the winning proposals include establishing a dedicated collection of graphic novels at Stephenville Public Library, additional books for teens ahead of the launch of a summer reading program at Delta County Public Library, and the expansion of Spanish language titles at Real County Public Library. See how far our library grants reach by checking out the interactive map below! Subscribe to the TBF newsletter at www.texasbookfestival.org/subscribe to be notified when the 2026 grant cycle opens in the spring.
| 2025 Recipients | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Public Library | Dublin Public Library | Judy B. McDonald Public Library | Martindale Community Library | San Antonio Public Library |
| Austin Public Library | Eastland Centennial Memorial Library | Keller Public Library | Maud Public Library | Seguin Public Library |
| Balch Springs Library-Learning Center | Fairmount Community Library | Kilgore Public Library | Moody Community Library | Sgt. Fernando de la Rosa Memorial Library |
| Bellaire City Library | Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library | La Marque Public Library | Mount Pleasant Public Library | Southlake Public Library |
| Comfort Public Library | Haltom City Public Library | Laguna Vista Public Library | Navasota Public Library | Stephenville Public Library |
| Cooke County Library | Helen Hall Library | Lake Dallas Public Library | Nesbitt Memorial Library | Sutton County Public Library |
| Copperas Cove Public Library | Hewitt Public Library | Lake Travis Community Library | Pearsall Public Library | Tyler Public Library |
| Decatur Public Library | Hondo Public Library | Madison County Library | Quemado Public Library | Victoria Public Library |
| Delta County Public Library | Hutchins-Atwell Public Library | Mansfield Public Library | Quitman Public Library | Virgil and Josephine Gordon Memorial Library |
| Depot Public Library | Jones Public Library | Marathon Public Library | Real County Public Library | Waco-McLennan County Library |
This generous funding will be used to acquire over 200 new juvenile graphic novels, significantly expanding the library’s collection for young readers. Graphic novels are a powerful tool for literacy development, offering a unique blend of images and text that encourages visual representation and the ability to make inferences to build comprehension. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Texas Book Festival and Texas Library Association for their support of the Victoria Public Library and our mission to support lifelong literacy.
2025 Texas Library Grant Recipient
Curious about our impact? View Texas Book Festival’s full Texas Library Grant awardee history below.
Program Impact
1,492 Grants Awarded
Supporting libraries across Texas with essential resources and funding
$3.7+ Million Distributed
Investing in literacy, education, and community growth through library support
600+ Libraries Reached
Expanding access to books and programs in every region of Texas
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