$1 invested returns $4.74. Texas public libraries generate $3.8B and 11,200 jobs, connecting Texans to tech, workforce resources, and more. Read the full report: TrulyTexas.txla.org #BeyondTheStacks #TXLibraries #LibrariesTrulyTexas

TLA District Meetings are bringing library professionals together across Texas! 📚

📸 Here's a look back at District 5 in Greenville!

District 1 meets today in Abilene, with Districts 8, 6 & 3 coming up next.

#TXLibraries #TexasLibrarians #TXLA #LibraryCommunity

November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth!

We honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities and celebrate the power of Indigenous storytelling.

📚 What books by Native American authors would you recommend?

#TXLibraries #LibraryRecs

📊 Can your library's data help you save money and improve services? The latest #LibrariesTransformTexas podcast explores how to turn everyday data into better decisions.

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2cQfEN…

#TXLibraries

📊 There's still time to register!

Join TLA this Thursday, Oct. 29, for a webinar on public library budgets and financial statements.

🕒 3–4 pm

Register: txla.org/event/understa…

#TXLibraries #PublicLibraries

Meet Brooke Corso, TLA’s 2026 Librarian of the Year and October Member Spotlight! 📚

The @HoustonISD librarian shares how her innovative Living Library program puts students’ needs first. Check out the full Q&A at: ow.ly/50fy5101a6t

#TXLibraries #SchoolLibraries

Planning your 2027 professional development? 📚

Join us April 19–22 in San Antonio for the TLA Annual Conference! Explore fresh ideas, learn from colleagues and make valuable connections.

Early bird rates end Jan. 31!

Register: conference.txla.org/registration/r…

#TXLA27 #TXLibraries

📊 Your library's impact is worth sharing!

Join TLA Oct. 27 to learn how to turn data from TLA's commissioned economic impact study into compelling stories that build support among stakeholders and decision-makers.

Register: ow.ly/kqCO50ZZTNi

#TXLA #LibraryAdvocacy

#TexasBluebonnetAward voting is underway! 📚 There's still time to "Read 5, then Decide!" Students in grades 3–6 can vote for their favorite 2026–27 nominee through late January.

Register your library and learn more: ow.ly/ES7l50ZZT5V

#TXLA #TXLibraries #KidLit

Your goals for 2027? TLA can help you get there!

✅ Build skills with professional development
✅ Connect with peers across Texas
✅ Grow your impact through leadership and advocacy

Connect to what matters. Join or renew today! ow.ly/Kwtw50ZZOJS

#TXLibraries #TXLA

TLA’s Fall District Meetings are bringing librarians together across Texas! 🚗

Thanks to returning Tour of Texas sponsor Insignia Software for supporting these events and providing innovative library management solutions!

#TXLibraries #TLADistrictMeetings

Nominations are open for the 2027 TLA Librarian of the Year Award! 📚

Know a librarian who deserves recognition for their outstanding leadership and service? Submit a nomination! ow.ly/SCgQ50ZZ3Sr

#TXLA27 #TXLibraries #LibrarianoftheYear

Smart choices online start with great skills! 💡🌐

Happy #DigitalCitizenshipWeek! School librarians empower students every day to navigate the digital world safely, think critically about sources, and build a positive footprint.

How is your library celebrating #DigCit Week? Tag ctivities! #TxASL #DigitalCitizenship #MediaLiteracy #FutureReadyStudents #EdTech #SchoolLibrarians

It's National Friends of Libraries Week! 💙

This week, we celebrate the Friends groups across Texas whose dedication, advocacy, and support make a lasting difference in their libraries and communities. Thank you for all you do!

#FriendsOfLibrariesWeek #TXLibraries

Mark your calendars for these upcoming TLA webinars! 📚 FREE for members. Non-members can attend the Oct. 27 & Nov. 17 webinars for $40; Dec. 2 is members only. Learn more & register: ow.ly/yvsx50ZYezB #TXLibraries #LibraryProfessionals #LibraryAdvocacy

Wrapping up #HispanicHeritageMonth with one final Tejas Star title: La flor generosa/The Giving Flower by Alda P.Dobbs!

Explore more books & activities: ow.ly/YJ2o50ZYflV

TY to the Tejas Star Committee for sharing these recommendations!

#TXLA #TejasStar #TXLibraries

Could a TLA scholarship or grant support your next step? Review the available opportunities, eligibility requirements, and required documents. Apply by Jan. 15, 2027. Learn more at: txla.org/awards-scholar… #TXLA #LibraryScholarships #TXLibraries

Our Hispanic Heritage Month series continues with another Tejas Star Reading List title: Popo el xolo/Popo the Xolo, a Pura Belpré Award winner by Paloma Angelina Lopez and illustrated by Abraham Matias!📚⭐

More: ow.ly/YUcR50ZXPTG

District Meetings are in full swing across Texas! 🎉 We’ve loved seeing library professionals connect, learn and share ideas. Thank you to our volunteers, presenters, sponsors, vendors and hosts — and to everyone who’s joined us so far! #TLA #TXLibraries

In observance of Indigenous Peoples' day, the TLA office is closed and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13.

Today, we recognize Indigenous peoples, cultures, histories, and contributions.

Continuing our Hispanic Heritage Month series with The Life of/La vida de Valenzuela, written by Patty Rodriguez & Ariana Stein and illustrated by Cintli Reyes.

Explore more: txla.org/reading-lists/…

#TXLibraries #HispanicHeritageMonth