CT State Library Excellence in Public Libraries Awards

The CT State Library Excellence in Public Libraries Awards are designed to honor and celebrate outstanding public libraries—those that demonstrate excellence in service and innovative programming and have a profound impact on their communities. The Awards aim to highlight the exceptional work of public libraries, encouraging growth and evolution in library services, and acknowledging libraries’ outstanding contributions while inspiring others to strive for excellence in serving their communities.  

• Open to all public libraries within the state of Connecticut. 

• Libraries must demonstrate a significant impact on their community within the last two years. 

• Libraries must have completed the Annual Report survey and submitted it by the October 1, 2024, deadline. 

• Announcement and Promotion: November – December 2024 

• Nomination Period: January 2, 2025 – February 28, 2025 

• Nomination Review: March 2025 

• Award Announcement: Spring 2025 

• Award Ceremony: Spring 2025