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Between the Lines: August Member Spotlight

August 20, 2026
Between the Lines: Member Spotlight TLA Membership

TLA’s monthly August 2026 member spotlight features Rachel Reeves, Technical Services Manager, Denton Public Library.

Creative Library Programming on a Dime: Low-Cost Ideas for the New Year

August 12, 2026
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As summer reading concludes, two librarians discuss creative, low-cost programming strategies. Enhance your library’s offerings while staying within budget this fall and beyond.