🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

💙 We’re thrilled to announce that $375,000 were raised through Texas Library Assn.'s H-E-B donation campaign to support creative, engaging and essential summer programs and initiatives for libraries across the state! 🔗 Stay plugged in by joining the coalition here: texansfortherighttoread.com

TLA hosted LAUNCH, a program designed for library professionals with under 5 years of experience to develop leadership skills. Participants learned from library leaders and connected with colleagues. Thank you to our program leaders and the Class of '24 for a great weekend!

Let’s develop our collections! Check out the new #TASLTalks blog by Kim R. Krutka — link in bio! #txaslchat #txlege Texas Library Assn. bit.ly/txasltalks

Feeling like you’re not doing enough in your library? Our August webinar will inspire fresh, creative ideas to help you rethink your programming and perspective on community engagement! Learn to identify what your community wants using new tools. Register: member.txla.org/NC__Event?id=a…

Today is the last day to register for our August webinar. Join us for insight on embracing community-driven programming!

Happy Back-to-School Month to all the incredible library workers and educators! Your work shapes minds and builds futures. Let’s make this school year one for the books! 📚

📚 Libraries build a brighter future. See what Texans have to say about the importance of libraries in our new video, and sign our petition to show your support for funding and preserving libraries. youtu.be/Z0IxYkKuG8I?si… #SupportTXLibraries

📢Deans and directors from Texas universities and community colleges, mark your calendars for the TCAL 2024 Annual Conference! Register before September 5th.

Enhance your customer service skills with Frontline Fundamentals! This live, interactive series will strengthen your knowledge in emotional intelligence, communication, information literacy, and crucial conversations. For more information, visit ow.ly/76zG50SZq3M

Tune into the #BCRTTLA Business Meeting tomorrow! We’ll be diving into recruitment strategies for bringing more diverse voices into librarianship & exploring the various roles within the field. Let’s build a stronger, more inclusive future for libraries! Texas Library Assn.

This month's Member Spotlight features Armando Loera, Coordinator of Library Services at El Paso ISD, and a proud representative of District 4. Learn more about his journey and the passion behind his career as a librarian here: ow.ly/MKcL50T3mCn

On the latest episode of Libraries Transform Texas, school librarian Katherine Counterman chats with Anna Skalka, former president of the Fielder Elementary PTA in Katy, Texas, about building strong collaboration between the PTA (@texaspta) and the school library. They explore

Experience more with membership: Join the TLA Community with a special membership offer. Use offer code TLASUMMER2024 to save 10% on your 2024 membership! txla.org/membership/

Draw new patrons to your library with escape rooms and mystery nights! These interactive gaming events can be designed for all ages and encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity. Register for our September 10th webinar to learn how to create and run a successful event

The early bird rate for "Frontline Fundamentals: Enhancing Customer Service Skills" ends this Sunday, September 1st. Don’t miss out on this chance to sharpen your customer service skills to better serve your community!

Join us on September 11th for "Legislative Advocacy Essentials," the first of three virtual sessions hosted by the TLA Legislative Committee. This series will equip you with the skills to effectively communicate your library's value. The event is exclusive to TLA members. Learn

September is here, which means it's #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! Whether you're upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information, or connecting with other heroic readers, a library card is your key to an arsenal resources. Roll out to your library and get one today!

Congratulations to TLA member Rose Brock on receiving American Library Association's Scholastic Library Publishing Award! This award recognizes librarians who have made a lasting impact in promoting book access and fostering a lifelong love of reading. We are proud to have Rose in the TLA