TLA is delighted to announce the debut of the Libraries Transform Texas Podcast.
This monthly podcast is a production of the Texas Library Association Public Relations and Marketing Committee. It is designed to showcase the amazing work of Texas librarians and the influence...
source: TLA
When a public-library branch in Long Island City, Queens, lost its lease and closed last winter, Frank Wu took action. The 35-year-old software company salesman and father installed a “little library” in nearby Court Square Park—a small, glass-fronted cabinet...
source: The Wall Street Journal
Ever since my 8th grade field trip to Washington, D.C., I knew I wanted to live in the city. The tour dropped us in the gleaming white streets of the nation’s capital and I was immediately enchanted by it all. Despite how badly I wanted to live in D.C., I didn’t...
source: Book Riot
The candy, the costumes, the haunted houses. As we all know, many people — and not just kids — wait all year for Halloween. And while the pandemic is definitely changing how the holiday is celebrated this year, the fun will still go on.
There are many ways to...
source: Library Journal
Mount Prospect Public Library hosted their second “Outdoor Storytime” on Saturday, Oct. 10 to bring stories, action rhymes and reading time to local families.
The event, which was hosted at Evergreen Trails Park, 1000 N. Boxwood Dr., was led by Claire Bartlett,...
source: Journal & Topics
The Beaverton School District is now bringing library books back to students by the busload while the district continues distance learning.
Many students have not had access to library books from the school district since spring.
source: KATU-TV
Hutto ISD and the Hutto Public Library have collaborated to increase digital learning resources, e-books and audiobooks to students under student reading app Sora. The partnership aims to enhance online learning initiatives by...
source: Community Impact
Mesquite ISD’s library team has been awarded the National School Library of the Year award by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
The award, given annually, “honors a single school or district-wide school library that exemplifies implementation...
source: The Dallas Morning News
The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) will be moving into Phase 3 of its reopening plan beginning November 4, 2020. Expanded services available as part of Phase 3 include the expansion of computer usage by appointment to Central Library and all branch locations* as well...
source: Patch
Do you have a little free library – a box filled with free books that neighbors can donate to or take from – in your town? If you do, the next time you go, consider the makeup of the authors and stories...
source: USA Today
For some of us, horror season occurs on any day ending with a “y.” For others, it’s not until October that the need to be scared comes about. Still others prefer no scary stuff at all. No matter where you fall, perhaps you’re looking for the perfect...
source: Book Riot
Taking a look at the educators shaping our children's future, some just go above and beyond what they normally would do.
That includes Liberty Hill High School librarian Lauren Claymon. Not only is she the district's head librarian,...
source: KVUE-TV
Your library is your classroom, and you are responsible for it no matter what’s happening there. Ineffective classroom management can hamper or completely negate your efforts at creating a strong library program, and that’s...
source: ALA
San Angelo ISD students can now access their school and county libraries anywhere due to a new app, according to a school news release.
The Tom Green County Library System and San Angelo ISD have teamed up to increase access to ebooks...
source: Go San Angelo
Ana Frade
International Services Engagement and Outreach Coordinator
Houston Public Library
What inspired you to become a librarian?
Libraries have always been a source of fascination for me. I am an avid reader: Reading has been an essential part of my personal growth...
source: TLA
