For the 21st consecutive year, the Richardson Public Library has been recognized with an Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. Of the 516 public libraries in Texas, only 101 received this award for 2025.  

The annual award recognizes Texas libraries that meet benchmarks of excellence over the past year in a broad variety of areas, including summer reading programs, services for underserved populations, cultural, topical and educational programming for adults and families, literacy support for all ages, and training opportunities for staff at all levels.   

Website: www.cor.net/Accolades