The Texas State Independent Living Council (Texas SILC), in collaboration with the Governor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, has launched a statewide needs assessment survey to better understand the experiences, barriers, and priorities of Texans with disabilities. Public libraries are encouraged to share this survey widely in their communities to reach as many individuals as…
The Continuing Education and Consulting team at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission is committed to providing high-quality training to Texas library staff. Our vision is for all library staff to have the training they need to provide Texans with exceptional library service. If you are a Texas public library worker, we would love…
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce that applications for fiscal year 2026 Family Place Libraries™ Project grants will be accepted through Wednesday, October 15, 2025. TSLAC is looking for qualified libraries to attend a Family Place Libraries™ Training Institute to be hosted at a Texas public library and then implement…
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce that applications for fiscal year 2026 Family Place Libraries™ Project grants will start being accepted Tuesday, September 2, 2025. TSLAC is looking for qualified libraries to attend a Family Place Libraries™ Training Institute to be hosted at a Texas public library and then…
Even though your summer reading programs may be winding down, there is one last chance for your community to participate in a national summer reading challenge. Second Lady Usha Vance is challenging children in grades K-8 to read 12 books of their choice between June 1 and September 5. Here’s how the program works: If you would…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Declaration of Disaster for Kerr County, Disaster 4879. The following resources are available to provide recovery assistance. FEMA Qualifying Texans in Kerr County are eligible to apply for FEMA individual assistance through September 4, 2025, on the Disaster Assistance website, the FEMA mobile app, or by calling the FEMA helpline…
Upcoming Opportunities Professional Development Opportunities Color Our World: Animal Prints and Patterns with the Detroit Zoo The Library of Michigan invites us to join a free, upcoming webinar on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (central) about engaging STEM programs centered around the 2025 Summer theme, Color Our World. Learn more and register. NSLA Summer Planning Bootcamp…
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce the 2025 Family Place Libraries™ Project Grant Recipients. 2025 Family Place Libraries™ Project Grant RecipientsBurnet County Library SystemEl Paso Public LibraryIrving Public LibraryLaredo Public LibraryMcAllen Public LibraryNavasota Public LibraryLubbock Public LibrarySchertz Public LibrarySergeant Fernando de la Rosa Memorial LibrarySherman Public Library TSLAC initiated this project…
I hope you all were able to rest over your holiday season. May 2025 be kind to us all. This update has a lot of great information! Upcoming Opportunities Take Your Child to the Library Day in February By registering your library to celebrate TYCLD, you can use the beautiful graphics by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace,…
Upcoming Events and Training Opportunities Summer Symposium Registration for the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s annual virtual Summer Symposium is now OPEN! The Summer Symposium will be Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. central. There is no cost to attend! It will be recorded. Register today! Highlights: 10:00 a.m. – Welcome and Keynote: “You Belong in Libraries”…