Attend Events

TLA offers a diverse array of conferences, meetings, networking venues, and other continuing education op portunities. 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.  To register for events, CLICK HERE.

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

 School Library Media Month
School libraries celebrate April as School Library Media Month.  

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.

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.

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.

November

Children's Book Week