Through the Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement (LIFI) grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), libraries across the state are transforming into essential spaces for life’s most important moments. These aren’t just upgrades. They’re quiet revolutions. Inside newly installed privacy booths and study rooms, patrons are attending telehealth appointments, participating in legal depositions,…
When A’ndrea McAdams arrived in Sundown nine years ago, the library was a volunteer-run remnant of what used to be a county branch. Today, under her leadership, the City of Sundown Library is an award-winning, grant-powered hub of access, wellness, and local pride, proof that innovation does not only belong to big cities. A’ndrea’s path…
Texas libraries are stepping up to meet an essential community need: access to healthcare. Thanks to innovative partnerships and funding, telehealth pods are now offering rural residents a lifeline to critical medical services. This groundbreaking project highlights how libraries continue to evolve as pillars of their communities, offering resources far beyond books. The Power of…