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Net Inclusion 2026 Conference Rewind

Back in early February, digital opportunity leaders from across the country gathered in Chicago for Net Inclusion 2026. The sessions covered broadband legislation, AI literacy, disaster response, tech distribution, and the uncertain future of federal funding. But one message rang clear above all others: Digital opportunity is local work. And libraries are uniquely positioned to…

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In the Spotlight: March 2026

Libraries as Catalysts for Community Leadership: Three Texas Library Stories Transforming Concern into Coordinated Action  |  Claud H. Gilmer Memorial Library (Rocksprings, TX) In the small community of Rocksprings and the surrounding Hill Country—where neighbors double as coaches, volunteers, and caregivers—families searched for a way to recognize Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and a place to…

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Library Management Update: Special Edition – 2026 TLA Annual Conference

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Library Development and Networking Division (LDN) is headed to Houston for the 2026 Texas Library Association Annual Conference and several members of our staff will be presenting. We’ll be sharing some exciting updates on our programs and initiatives so mark these in your calendar. For in-depth session…

Welcome FY 2026 Family Place™ Cohort

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce the 2026 Family Place Libraries™ Project Grant Recipients. 2026 Family Place Libraries™ Project Grant RecipientsAlpine Public LibraryDeSoto Public LibraryEl Paso Public LibraryFort Bend County LibrariesHarrie P Woodson Memorial LibraryLeander Public LibraryLena Armstrong Public LibraryLewisville Public LibraryLittle Elm Public LibraryMidlothian Public LibraryMontgomery County Memorial Library System…

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Library Management Update: February 2026

Upcoming Opportunities These opportunities are available for free unless otherwise noted. Descriptions are provided by host organizations. American Folklife Center Resources: Texas February 12, 2026  |  10:00 a.m. (Central) American Folklife Center collections from Texas display the depth of diversity found within the Lone Star State and span over a century. Beginning with the John…

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Digging Into History and Building Community at Montgomery County Memorial Library System

When people think of genealogy libraries, they often picture quiet rooms and adults researching family trees. But at the Genealogy and Preservation Center of Montgomery County Memorial Library System in Conroe, Texas, history is an exciting activity for all ages. Thanks to the creativity and dedication of Genealogy Librarian Laura Politte, the space has become…

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Policy Corner: NVRA Implementation Plan

As we turn our attention to National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) compliance, consider the following scenario in which a well-intentioned effort to help patrons engage civically revealed how the absence of an implementation plan can lead to inconsistent practices, legal risk, and unintended harm to public trust. The Gotham Public Library—a  fictional, small, rural library…