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TLA 2025 Award Winners Announced
Please congratulate the winners of the 2025 TLA Awards! These awards were presented at the Texas Library Association 2025 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. Kate Horan was recognized with the […]
Read MoreTexas Library Association Awarded $550,000 Mellon Foundation Grant
The Texas Library Association (TLA) has been awarded a two-year grant of $550,000 from the Mellon Foundation. This grant will support TLA’s work in demonstrating the value of Texas libraries […]
Read MoreCall for Proposals: 2026 TLA Annual Conference
TLA is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference, taking place March 29-31, 2026, in Houston, TX at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Submit your proposal by June […]
Read MoreTLA Statement: Executive Order to Eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services
On Friday, March 14, President Trump issued an executive order to eliminate the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Millions […]
Read MoreBetween the Lines: March Member Spotlight
Christina E. Taylor Library Management Consultant Texas State Library and Archives Commission 1. What inspired you to become a librarian? My mother was a public educator for nearly 40 years, […]
Read MoreTexas Library Association Elects 2025-2026 Executive Board
Congratulations to the winners of our recent election and thank you to all the candidates. The Texas Library Association is pleased to announce the new members of our executive board. TLA’s […]
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2025-2026 Tejas Star Reading List
The Texas Library Association is pleased to announce the 2025-26 Tejas Star Reading List. This carefully curated list of Spanish and bilingual titles is designed to encourage children ages 5 […]
Read MoreBetween the Lines: February Member Spotlight
Rachael Welsh Librarian Sablatura Middle School in Pearland ISD What inspired you to become a librarian? I have always been a huge reader – my mother raised us in libraries! […]
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