Since Texas Book Festival’s founding in 1995, promoting literacy and supporting Texas libraries have been integral to our mission.

1,402 Grants Awarded

Supporting libraries across Texas with essential resources and funding


$3.5 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


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 1,402 grants totaling more than $3.5 million to 600+ libraries in every corner of the state.

Texas Book Festival awards grants to support collection enhancement for Texas public libraries. This funding enables libraries to share the diversity and breadth of literature with their entire communities.

2024 Texas Library Grant Recipients

We are proud to announce the 2024 Texas Library Grant recipients. These 45 libraries from across the state will receive collections enhancement support to help meet the needs and interests of their patrons. The applications we received increased three-fold over last year, and we thank all of the libraries who took the time to apply. Library grant applications will open again on February 1, 2025. Subscribe to the TBF newsletter and follow along on social media @texasbookfest for updates.

Allan Shivers LibraryJudy B. McDonald Public LibraryRockwall County Library
Allen Public LibraryLake Travis Community LibraryRosenberg Library
Arlington Public LibraryLakehills Area LibraryRound Rock Public Library
Burleson Public LibraryMae S. Bruce LibraryRylander Memorial Library
Caprock Public LibraryMalcolm Purvis Branch LibrarySaginaw Public Library
Carrollton Public LibraryMarathon Public LibrarySammy Brown Library
Cleburne Public LibraryMoore Memorial Public LibrarySanger Public Library
Coldspring Area Public LibraryMount Pleasant Public LibrarySpeer Memorial Library
Cooke County LibraryNew Waverly Public LibraryTaft Public Library
Depot Public LibraryNueces County Keach Family LibraryTawakoni Area Public Library
Eastland Centennial Memorial LibraryPasadena Public LibraryTemple Public Library
El Paso Public LibraryPioneer Memorial LibraryVirgil & Josephine Gordon Memorial Library
Ferris Public LibraryQuemado Public LibraryWeatherford Public Library
Giddings Public LibraryReal County Public LibraryWhite Oak Community Library
Houston Public LibraryRio Grande City Public LibraryWolfe City Public Library

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