TLA is accepting applications for the 2027 Executive Board election. If you're ready to make an impact and represent your colleagues across the state, we encourage you to apply. https://t.co/11ErrJ91mA
A new statewide poll conducted by KRC Research on behalf of TLA found that Texans support libraries providing access to a broad range of materials and trust librarians to meet the needs of their communities. Explore the full study: https://t.co/BlwdrJp2hv #LibrariesTrulyTexas
Support Texas libraries this summer at H-E-B! From now until June 30, you can make a donation to TLA at checkout. Your donations will support enriching summer programs in Texas libraries. Let’s come together to make a difference! 📚#SummerAtTheLibrary
Library professionals with up to 5 years of experience are invited to San Marcos for the LAUNCH program. Participants will develop their leadership skills through collaborative group work, guided learning, and meaningful personal reflection. Learn more: https://t.co/zgAuahFffo
Libraries are facing unprecedented challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone. Join TLA today to gain instant access to resources and connections to help you navigate an ever-changing landscape. Learn more: https://t.co/7s0sd7jOoV
Applications for the TALL Texans Leadership Institute close on June 11. The TALL program is designed to provide Texas library leadership training and management education for professionals with 5 or more years of library experience. Apply today: https://t.co/aHpNDJlS9q
📚✨ What an AMAZING start to this year’s Sharyland ISD Summer Reading Program!
Students and families gathered to kick off a summer filled with reading, learning, and adventure. Participants enjoyed engaging stories, fun activities, a nutritious lunch provided by our Sharyland ISD Child Nutrition Program, and each child received a brand-new book to take home and enjoy.
A special thank you to Dairy Queen Shary and F&P Brands for joining us and supporting our young readers during this exciting kickoff event! ❤️📖
Thank you to everyone who helped make the morning so special. We look forward to continuing The Great Reading Quest at our next session on Tuesday, June 9.
📖 Keep reading, keep exploring, and keep the adventure going!
#DreamItBelieveItDoIt #Believe #ExcellenceIsOurTradition
Support Texas libraries this summer at H-E-B! From June 3 to June 30, you can donate to TLA at checkout, in-store, or online. 100% of your donation will support enriching summer programs in Texas libraries. Let’s make a difference together! 📚 https://t.co/X0wHT3y4MY
Share your expertise, inspire peers, and help grow the library profession by submitting a proposal for the TLA 2027! TLA is seeking presentations on innovative programming, trends, and developments in the field. Submit your proposal by midnight on June 24. https://t.co/YBHo5OxxrS
Join Carrie Bresnehen, Katie Adams, Heather Stephens, and Sarah Ruttan for a conversation inspired by their TLA 2026 session, “Beyond the Book Fair: Strategies to Stretch Your Library Budget.” Tune in for tools on creating vibrant school library programs: https://t.co/5Wn0dRpyHB
Become a part of the next class of library leaders! The TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute is a transformational program that helps library leaders develop their potential to take new initiatives for their institutions. Apply by June 8. https://t.co/gozbEIT54w
Applications are open for the 2026 TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute! This program is open to professionals with at least 5 years of experience and a commitment to advancing themselves, their libraries, and their communities. Apply by June 8! https://t.co/4GESbmXRHz
This month’s TLA Member Spotlight is Claudia Villarreal Quiroz, whose professional journey began when she was asked the question, “Where is the one place you could be happy working every day?” For Claudia, the answer was the library. Read more: https://t.co/qdaYRZt2sX
Join TLA on June 16 for "Past as Prologue: Cultivating Community Through Archival Engagement". Tune in to learn how students worked with their library to develop research skills while exploring case studies on representation and community change. https://t.co/HE0MBdsA6E
Public libraries embody the values Texans hold dear: independence, opportunity, and community. A statewide opinion poll conducted on behalf of TLA reveals that Texans have a high trust in librarians and recognize libraries as hubs of access. Learn more: https://t.co/fd1LimrYtC
McAllen Public Library is excited to share that we have been selected as a recipient of the 2026 TLA-H-E-B Summer at the Library Grant ☀️📚
This grant from @TXLA and @HEB will help support summer programming, literacy, and community engagement.
The TLA Learning Hub is an easy-to-use online learning platform designed for flexible, self-paced learning. You can continue professional development at your own pace with on-demand courses and bundles. Discover new courses today! https://t.co/hbLW7W7Rpu!
In the latest issue of the Texas Library Journal, librarian Eun Ah Lee explores how the Plano Public Library has developed a sustainable staff training system rooted in collaboration and shared expertise. Learn more: https://t.co/SJyTbLhG1F
Photos by Beth Morgan.
Share your expertise, inspire peers, and help grow the library profession by submitting a proposal for the TLA 2027! TLA is seeking presentations on innovative programming, trends, and developments in the field. Submit your proposal by midnight on June 24. https://t.co/YBHo5OxxrS