The New Braunfels Public Library has been selected to receive the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association.
The award is issued annually to libraries across the state that demonstrate consistent excellence and outstanding contributions to public library services in their communities, and this is the 11th year in a row that the New Braunfels Public Library has received this award. Out of the 516 public library systems in Texas, only 101 were selected to receive this award in 2025, putting the New Braunfels Public Library System in the top 20% of all public libraries in the state.
Throughout 2025, the New Braunfels Public Library marked a number of accomplishments, including:
- Rebranding of the mobile outreach program
- Distribution of 1,800 Books for Babies bags
- Creation of a Tween Zone at the Main Branch Library
- The Library’s first Teen Advisory Board cohort had 14 members, threw a Teen Back to School Dance, and created two ongoing teen-specific programs
- Participation in Summer Reading programs topped 22,000 in June & July
- Patrons launched the smartphone mobile app more than 55,000 times in 2025
“This award demonstrates the hard work and dedication of our staff as they provide important services to the community,” said New Braunfels Public Library Director Cole Johnson. “That includes planning and delivering programs to underserved populations and patrons of all ages and interests, promotion of cultural, topical, and educational programming, as well as providing workforce literacy development support.”
To learn more about the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association and the Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award, visit www.tmlda.org.
To learn more about the services and programs offered at the New Braunfels Public Library, visit www.newbraunfels.gov/library.