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Diverse book titles for kids

Children of color make up about 40% of the population, yet recent statistics show that the number of children’s books featuring people of color has hovered around 10% for the past several years. Other types of diversity—including ability, socioeconomic status and LGBT people and families—are also sorely lacking. Children should be able to see themselves reflected in the world around
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March 18, 2021

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Libraries are cornerstones of their communities

March 2, 2021

Intellectual Freedom

Meridian Public Library upgrades book drop

Tocker grant upgrades book drop, thrilling 1,000+ on Facebook.
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January 25, 2021

Library Services

TSLAC helps libraries provide E-books to patrons

TSLAC boosts small libraries with free e-books. Over 6,000 titles available!
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December 3, 2020

Funding

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Libraries are Essential

Libraries don’t have to be open to be essential.
November 20, 2020

Impact

Let’s talk about your next grant application

We’re here to help with your next grant application. Deadline is January 15, 2021.
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November 12, 2020

Funding

TSLAC creates map to help Texans locate free Wi-Fi

Help expand Texas’ free Wi-Fi map!
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October 2, 2020

Technology

FaceTime connects library with their community

Dublin Public Library innovates with curbside service via tablet kiosks.
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September 3, 2020

Library Services

Keach Family Library keeps patrons busy with virtual services and programs

Keach Family Library offers 30 services during closure, including virtual storytimes and contests!
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August 6, 2020

Library Services

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Libraries Transform Lives

July 23, 2020

Impact

Martindale Community Library cleverly avoids budget cut

If you have ever applied for a grant with the Tocker Foundation, you know a local authority must sign off on the agreement below or you cannot submit the application. “It is agreed that local funding for this library will not be diminished, curtailed or cut in any way as a result of awarding this grant.” This clause protects libraries
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July 23, 2020

Funding

Jasper’s Storytime in the Park during COVID

Libraries have been forced to get creative in responding to the challenges of the pandemic. Jasper Public Library found a way to maintain a beloved program – Storytime – and simultaneously support their community’s health. Staff enlarged the pages of a colorful children’s book and attached them to yard signs similar in size to real estate signs. Staked in the
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July 15, 2020

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