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Librarian of the Year

Honoring extraordinary leadership and service within the library community.

Distinguished Service

Honoring superlative leadership and service to the library field.

Lifetime Achievement

Honoring a long standing TLA member who has had an exemplary career in librarianship.

Outstanding Services to Libraries

Honoring an individual or organization for outstanding lay advocacy.

Wayne Williams Library Project of the Year

Honoring a project that exemplifies the highest level of achievement and professional standards.

Libraries Change Communities Award

Honoring a collaborative effort to promote innovative library-based initiatives involving the community.

Benefactor Award

Honoring substantial donations to libraries.

Branding Iron Awards

Honoring creative marketing and public relations projects and activities.

Sam G. Whitten Intellectual Freedom Award

Honoring an individual or organization actively promoting intellectual freedom in Texas

Texas Library Champions

Recognizing champions of the Texas library community – individuals and organizations whose influence has changed the landscape of Texas libraries.

TLA Scholarships

Supporting library education, encouraging future librarians.

Libraries Transform Texas Podcast

This monthly podcast is designed to showcase the amazing work of Texas librarians and the influence of Texas libraries.

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Reading Lists for All Ages

Fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, bilingual, multicultural and picture books

TLA Reading Lists

Latest News

Highlights from TLA’s 2025 Fall District Meetings

TLA Membership TLA News

Every year in the fall, each of TLA’s 10 Districts holds a day-long meeting for local members, which is a fantastic opportunity for networking and learning.