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: bit.ly/LTTexas #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: txla.org/professional-develo…

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: txla.org/join

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: txla.org/professional-develo…

📚✨ 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! 📚 ow.ly/wy1f50Z7aOR

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. conference.txla.org/present-…

Happy Pride Month from the Texas Library Association!

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: ow.ly/X4hY50Z5MIV

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. txla.org/professional-develo…

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: txla.org/news/may26memberspo…

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. ow.ly/69Cs50Z4WlK

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: txla.org/advocacy/public-lib…

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 office is now closed in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:30 a.m. #TXLA

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!​ seminarweb.txla.org!

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: heyzine.com/flip-book/TLJWin… Photos by Beth Morgan.

Looking for career guidance or ready to support others on their journey? Sign up for TLA Mentor Match! This new member benefit connects professionals across Texas to build meaningful, goal-driven mentoring relationships. Join us on May 20 to learn more: txla.org/membership/benefits…