Every fall, the Utah State Library Division presents the Utah Quality Library Awards to libraries that go above and beyond for their communities.
How do public libraries earn this award?
Libraries qualify for this award during their annual recertification. Public library systems across Utah participate in an annual recertification process with the Utah State Library. This yearly review verifies compliance with state statutes, ensures adherence to foundational library service requirements, and confirms that institutions satisfy necessary funding criteria. The Utah Quality Library Award is based on “… the transformational, ‘extra mile’ services that dedicated library staff provide to their local communities,” says Merrily Cannon, library development program manager at the Utah State Library.
“The Quality Library Award highlights how a public library stays attuned to its community, using local insights to tailor services, operations, and programs to meet resident needs,” explains State Librarian Cara Rothman. “These efforts demonstrate the staff and board’s commitment to the thoughtful, responsible stewardship of public funds.”
Is your library a Utah Quality Library?
Here are the Utah libraries that earned the Utah Quality Library Award for going above and beyond for their communities in fiscal year 2026:
American Fork City Library
Beaver Public Library
Cedar City Public Library
Davis County Library
Delta City Library
Duchesne County Library
Eagle Mountain Library
Emery County Library
Ephraim Public Library
Garland Public Library
Highland City Library
Hyrum Library
Milford Public Library
Minersville Public Library
Morgan County Library
Murray Public Library
Nephi Public Library
Newton Town Library
North Logan City Library
Park City Library
Parowan Public Library
Payson City Library
Pleasant Grove Library
Fillmore Library
Provo City Library
Richfield Public Library
Salem City Library
Salt Lake City Library
Salt Lake County Library
San Juan County Library
Santaquin City Library
Smithfield Library
Spanish Fork Public Library
Springville Public Library
Summit County Library
Tremonton City Library
Uintah County Library
Washington County Library
Weber County Library
Congratulations to all of this year's award-winning libraries and their dedicated teams for their exceptional service!
Be sure to visit your local library today to explore their programs, check out new resources, and thank the staff for all they do for your community.
