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The Carrollton Public Library (CPL) was recently selected to receive a $4,000 Library grant from the Texas Library Association (TLA) for expanding and enhancing summer programming.
The Summer at the Library Grant program is supported by in-store donations at H-E-B locations and distributed through TLA. The money has funded summer reading programs and initiatives at libraries across Texas since 2024. Hundreds of libraries submitted for consideration this year, and CPL was one of 104 libraries selected in the state. By providing financial assistance, this grant helps libraries create engaging experiences, develop impactful programs, offer outreach and learning opportunities, and reach more community members.
Carrollton will use the money to enhance the prize selection for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge (SRC), specifically, books for all age groups that participants can earn. Other prizes include drawing tickets for gift cards from locations such as Amazon, Dutch Bros Coffee, Half Price Books, and other local attractions.
There’s still time to participate in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge through Saturday, August 1. Log minutes to earn prizes by reading books, eBooks, magazines, or newspapers. Time spent listening to audiobooks counts toward the challenge, too. Participants can also celebrate their reading success at the End of Summer Reading Party at the Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex on Friday, August 7 with swimming and fun activities.
To learn more and sign up to participate, visit cityofcarrollton.com/summerreading.
TLA is the largest state library association in the United States with more than 5,000 members who work in public school, academic, and special libraries. For more information on the Summer at the Library grant program and other support efforts, visittxla.org.
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