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Why Every Library Needs a Friends Group: The Leon Valley Story

November 13, 2025

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“The purpose of the Friends is to support the needs of the library,” Maryanna explained. “That might mean additions to the collection, supplies, furniture, or support for events that the […]

2026-2027 Texas Bluebonnet Award List Released

November 8, 2025

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The Texas Library Association’s (TLA) 2026-2027 Texas Bluebonnet Award (TBA) List was announced at the Texas Book Festival in Austin on Saturday, November 8, 2025. As is tradition, students in […]

TLA 2026 Social Media Toolkit

October 23, 2025

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Let your friends, followers, and colleagues know you are presenting or speaking at the 2026 TLA Annual Conference! Here are a few tips on how you can spread the word: […]

Meet the 2026 TLA Executive Board Candidates!

October 22, 2025

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The TLA 2026 elections will open on January 15 and close on February 17 at 11:45 pm CST. You must be a current 2026 member by January 31 to vote […]

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Texas Library Journal

Texas Library Journal Fall 2025

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We're delighted to bring you the Fall 2025 issue of the Texas Library Journal, which includes:

Texas Bluebonnet Award Voting Just Got Easier
From Shelves to Sound: Amplifying Library Programs in Texas
Intentional Inclusion: A Ten-Week Book Club at Austin Community College

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TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute (TALL Texans)

November 20 @ 8:00 am - November 22 @ 5:00 pm

The 2025 TALL Texans program will be held in person over the course of three days November 20-22, at the Sheraton Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center, north of Austin, Texas.

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