The annual award recognizes U.S. libraries and librarians who create lasting innovative community service programs that successfully inspire and connect with new readers. The award consists of a $10,000 cash prize. The award is open to public, school, and academic libraries. In addition, four runner-up awards consisting of $1,000 in Penguin Random House books will be awarded to eligible libraries. Here is a press release about the award: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2019/12/applications-open-penguin-ran.... More information about the award, application information, and selection criteria can be here http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/penguin-random-house-library-award-innovatio.... The deadline to apply is February 4, 2020. Want to learn who won the award in 2019? It was Craig County Public Library in Virginia. Read more about the library here: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2019/04/craig-county-public-library-n... Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>