Penguin Random House and United for Libraries announced this week the 50 recipients of a grant program serving rural and small libraries across the country, now in its second year.

The cash grants, totaling $25,000, are being awarded to support libraries in need – 20 cash grants of $1,000 and 10 cash grants of $500. Grant funds will assist Friends of Library groups, or nonprofit groups that support and fundraise for libraries in their communities, with priority projects, including summer reading programs for youth, outreach to seniors, bookmobile improvements, technology upgrades, Friends group development, and more. In addition to the cash grants awarded, 20 in-kind book donation grants of $500 are being awarded to 20 libraries to purchase Penguin Random House titles. Continue reading →