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The Texas Center for the Book has chosen Midland Need to Read as the recipient of the first annual Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award. This $1,000 award, which honors a qualified non-profit organization that have made outstanding contributions to increasing literacy in Texas was made possible by a generous donation from David Rubenstein and the Library of Congress.
The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) is pleased to announce the selection of Malinda Allison from the Honey Grove Preservation League and The West Texas Collection at Angelo State University as recipients of its Archival Award of Excellence.
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission will recognize the Tom Green County Library on October 27 with a check for $80,000 when the Commission holds its annual fall meeting, Thursday, October 26 in San Angelo. The Commission supports libraries, educational activities, and information services throughout the state and awards funds every year to libraries undertaking innovative projects.
The deadline for the 2016 Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award is quickly approaching. The Texas Center for the Book is seeking non-profit organizations that have made outstanding contributions to increasing literacy in Texas, qualifying organizations must be nominated by October 15, 2016.
Join the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, along with 22 other Central Texas archival repositories, at the Austin Archives Bazaar on October 16 from 2 PM to 6 PM at at Saengerrunde Hall, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. The Austin Archives Bazaar is an opportunity for the local community to discover the photographs, documents, films, maps, video games, and more held in the incredible archival collections in Austin and Central Texas.
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