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REMINDER: TSLAC Family Place Grant Application Closes October 15th

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…

Tech Tools for Fall: A Little Support Goes a Long Way (Part 2 of 3)

September brings its own unique energy to libraries. Summer should be rolling out, but in Texas, the heat hangs on, and so do full calendars. Summer and back-to-school activities have wound down, and patron needs have shifted, but this comes with equally important demands. This month also marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, reminding us…

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Public Libraries: E-rate Kick-Off Party on October 9

E-rate is a federal discount program available to accredited public libraries that pays up to 90% of broadband costs, but we at TSLAC know the process to complete an application like this can be challenging. TSLAC is continuing its support of libraries this year in applying for E-Rate. The project, called Libraries Connecting Texas (LCT),…

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Meet the New Coach: TSLAC partners with Carson Block to Empower Rural Texas Libraries

As the quest to close the digital divide marches on, rural Texas libraries remain on the front lines—eager to serve their communities but often lacking the resources and technical infrastructure needed to keep up. Technology and connectivity are essential to modern library services, yet for many rural libraries, even understanding what’s required can be a…

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From Raw Data to Insights: A Hands-On Webinar for Libraries

Turn messy spreadsheets into meaningful stories. Join Promise Madu, TSLAC’s Data and Project Coordinator, for an interactive session on cleaning, organizing, and visualizing your library’s data. You’ll learn how to take raw numbers and shape them into clear visuals that highlight the impact of your library’s programs and services. When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 |…

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Texas Libraries Invited to Apply for 2026 Family Place Libraries™ Project Grants

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…

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One Last Summer Reading Challenge

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…

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Presidential AI Challenge Inspires Innovation for America’s Future

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is supporting the launch of the Presidential AI Challenge, a national initiative encouraging K-12 students and educators to harness the power of artificial intelligence to address local community challenges. This effort invites participants from all backgrounds to develop innovative AI-based projects while building skills and confidence in…