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TLA offers a diverse array of conferences, meetings, networking venues, and other continuing education opportunities. Professional continuing education credit is available for many of these events. TLA's yearly calendar includes Legislative Day in February (odd-numbered years), Annual Conference held in March or April, the TALL Texan Leadership Development Institute in June, Annual Assembly in July, and district meetings in the fall (September-November). The Association's officers, unit committees, and task forces, of course, meet throughout the year to fulfill their specific missions. For the first time, candidates for the TLA Executive Board will participate in an online forum to share their goals and qualifications. This web meeting will be held on Feb. 14 at 4pm Central Standard Time. To register for events, CLICK HERE. |
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LIBRARY PROMOTIONAL EVENTS
March
Freedom of Information Day: March 16
This annual event is observed on or near the birthday of James Madison, the "Father of the Constitution" and the foremost advocate for openness in government.
April
El día de los niños/El día de los libros: April 30
National Library Week
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.
2011 - April 10-16
2012 - April 8-14
2013 - April 14-20
2014 - April 13-19
Poetry Month
Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month each April celebrates poetry and its vital place in American culture.
School Library Media Month
School libraries celebrate April as School Library Media Month.
May
Children's Book Week
Since 1919, Children's Book Week has been celebrated countrywide anywhere where kids and books connect.
September
Library Card Sign-Up Month
A time when libraries across the country remind parents that the most important learning tool is a library card.
Observed during the last week of September each year, this annual event is an opportunity to educate about one of our most precious freedoms and the role of libraries.
October
Teen Read Week
Observed the third week of October.
Texas Book Festival
Usually held at the end of the month on the grounds of the Texas Capitol.

