Maysville Elementary was recently named as one of 220 schools from 38 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded over $1 million in library grants.
Many of the libraries will use the funds to update and diversify their collections.
'Libraries help open doors far beyond the classroom, giving children the resources they need to dream, explore, and be bold,” said Mrs. Bush. “When we support school libraries, we are encouraging students to be strong readers and lifelong learners.”
The next round of library grant applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open in late 2026. Visit bushcenter.org/laurabushfoundation to learn more.
The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries supports school libraries with the greatest needs with the goal of encouraging all students to develop a love of reading and learning. Since its inception in 2002, it has awarded $24 million to over 4,200 schools across the country.
The George W. Bush Institute houses the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. The Laura Bush Foundation is managed as a restricted fund at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. More information can be found at bushcenter.org/laurabushfoundation.