Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! If you’d like to learn more about implementing decolonization, Indigenization, and reconciliation in your workplace, check out the professional resources in The Library Marketplace's Indigenous History Month Collection. buff.ly/gtbgWDk

There’s only 1 week left to purchase tickets for the OLA Spring 50/50! This is your time to help Ontario First Nation Public Libraries and youth literacy programs bloom. 🌸 Purchase your tickets today. bit.ly/4cN622u License: RAF1550024

We’re halfway through the OLA Spring 50/50 Draw, and we want to thank everyone who has already purchased tickets! Get involved and help library programs flourish and grow a love of reading in youth across Ontario. bit.ly/4cN622u License: RAF1550024

😎 It may be hot outside, but you can look cool while you keep cool with new t-shirts from The Library Marketplace! buff.ly/Nj6ujeJ

Let’s nurture a more inclusive, book‑loving community this spring. Participate in OLA’s Spring 50/50 for a chance to win while supporting First Nation public libraries and youth literacy in Ontario. bit.ly/4cN622u License: RAF1550024

🌈 It’s officially Pride Season, and we’re getting in the spirit with some new additions to The Library Marketplace's Pride Collection. Join the celebration and show off your pride! ✨️ buff.ly/ycG18pG

📣 Happy National Indigenous History Month! For celebratory merch and professional resources about decolonization & reconciliation, check out the Indigenous History Month Collection from The Library Marketplace. buff.ly/gtbgWDk

Our spring 50/50 is here! 🌸 This draw impacts Indigenous communities and youth across the province by providing vital resources and strengthening literacy programs. Get your tickets today! bit.ly/4cN622u

Turn your circulation stats into powerful stories! Learn how to use data visualizations to highlight your library’s impact at The Numbers Speak Volumes: Showcasing School Library Success with Data on June 3 from 4-5PM ET. OSLA Members have free access at 🔗 oslalearning.vfairs.com

Thoughtful case studies, lightning talks on specialty topics, architect consultation, and resource investigation. All this and then some at the Library as Place Conference. Join architects, librarians, and experts across the country. bit.ly/4mByMPc

OLA’s first-ever in-person Children’s Programming Confidence Camp is taking place in three weeks, today! What are you waiting for?! Register to gain the ability to design programs, engage children at different stages, and connect meaningfully with parents and caregivers. bit.ly/3P0DbyI

Where can you find the resources to infuse your library with purpose and energy? Only at this year’s Library as Place Conference, happening June 15-16! Get inventive, think outside the box, and tap into the library space building community. Register: bit.ly/4mByMPc

The OLA fully endorses CFLA-FCAB’s Bill 28 and the proposed changes to public library governance. This statement calls on the Government of Alberta to withdraw all sections of Bill 28 that apply to the Libraries Act. Read the full statement: bit.ly/4tneTwR

Learn how to safely and ethically integrate AI into your library programming while empowering students with critical AI literacy. #UnHackable with KnowledgeFlow: AI in the School Library - May 12, 4-5PM ET OSLA Members have free access at 🔗 oslalearning.vfairs.com

Early-bird registration for the Library as Place Conference closes tomorrow at 5:00pm! Take advantage of these rates to save on your registration and get ready for an event that will help you take your library space to the next level. Register: bit.ly/4mByMPc

You’re invited to join us in-person for Children's Programming Confidence Camp: A Welcoming, Hands-On Intro for New (or Nervous) Children's Programmers! This camp will help library workers build confidence and creativity in their work with children. Register: bit.ly/3P0DbyI

Reinventing library spaces that serve our communities is essential. It ensures they remain meaningful and inclusive. Register for the Library as Place Conference to learn how to bring about greater connection and patron satisfaction. Visit bit.ly/4mByMPc

One week until RA in a Day 2026. Have you registered yet? Now is the time! Some event highlights will include the power of read-alikes and a deep dive into new NoveList features. But of course, we’ll cover so much more! Register: bit.ly/4lGplxe

The must-attend event for anyone involved in library space planning and design is on the horizon! The Library as Place Conference is happening June 15-16, and we want you to take advantage of our early bird rates while they last! Register: bit.ly/4mByMPc

Have you registered yet for the Education Institute’s upcoming webinar on April 21? Register for the Why Library Boards Matter virtual session to gain a clearer understanding of how governance breakdowns occur and how to prevent them. bit.ly/4sh4NOC

OLA members: Have you registered for a complimentary webinar focused on career development or library advocacy yet? Our upcoming #ONLibChats allow people within the library world to engage with and learn from one another in an informal setting. Register today! bit.ly/3vuL0Ti

Trustees, CEOs, staff, and municipal leaders alike are invited to register for the Education Institute’s upcoming webinar, Why Library Boards Matter: Legal Clarity and Good Governance. Attendees will gain an understanding of how governance breakdowns occur and how to prevent them. bit.ly/4sh4NOC

Explore eco-friendly strategies for your SLLC, from green #kidlit to cross-curricular ecological inquiries. Let’s make sustainability part of your library’s story on April 15 from 4-5PM ET. OSLA Members have free access at 🔗 oslalearning.vfairs.com

Are you searching for a supportive space to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and strengthen RA services? We invite you to join us at this year’s RA in a Day virtual conference! Register today: bit.ly/4lGplxe

OLA members: Have you registered for a complimentary webinar focused on career development or library advocacy yet? Our upcoming #ONLibChats allow people within the library world to engage with and learn from one another in an informal setting. Register today! bit.ly/3vuL0Ti

Did you know you’re already doing advocacy? Join the OLA Advocacy Committee at our upcoming #ONLibChat to explore the difference between formal advocacy and the everyday advocacy you practice in your work. Date: April 21, 2026 Time: 4pm ET Register here: accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-eve...

#CanFilmDay is taking place in just over 2 weeks and there are SO many ways to participate and show your support for Canadian cinema and culture! Sign up to host a @canfilmday event for your library or community. Visit canfilmday.ca

Drawing on experience as a former board vice-chair and current municipal councillor, at the upcoming EI webinar, speaker Jonathan Scott will outline how the Public Libraries Act protects intellectual freedom, staff wellbeing and public trust. Register! bit.ly/4sh4NOC

You’re invited to RA in a Day 2026! This year’s theme is Strategies and Remedies: Pain Points in Readers’ Advisory. Whether you are new to readers’ advisory or looking to refresh your skills, we encourage you to join! Register: bit.ly/4lGplxe

OLA’s Communities of Practice are hosting their first virtual meetups, and all members are invited! Inclusive Libraries: March 25 Research: March 26 Indigenous Librarianship: March 27 Technology: March 31 Registration details can be found within your CoP Group in your OLA Account.

Dreaming of a way to connect this National Canadian Film Day? @canfilmday offers educational programming for high school students! Register your high school for RCtv: Black Realities - Identity and Belonging, a national livestream with special guests. Visit canfilmday.ca #CanFilmDay

⏰ Last chance to register! OLA’s first‑ever virtual Safer Spaces Symposium is happening on Wednesday! Join us as we explore inclusive policies, wellness checks, incident support, technology — and dive into what’s working (and what isn’t). Register now: accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-eve...

What happens when municipal councils misunderstand the legal role of public library boards? That’s the question that the upcoming webinar hosted by the Education Institute will cover in the upcoming session, Why Library Boards Matter: Legal Clarity and Good Governance. Register: bit.ly/4sh4NOC

Have you been searching for a meaningful list to assist in collection development and readers’ advisory? You’re in the right place! OLA’s Best Bets Committee is looking for new committee members and is now accepting applications. Apply! bit.ly/4fBx3Vz

The annual celebration of @canfilmday returns April 15! We encourage you to host a #CanFilmDay event at your library! It's easy, fun, and best of all, it’s free! Check out the list of films at canfilmday.ca. Then register and start planning. #LetsDreamTogether

OLA’s Best Bets Committee is looking for new committee members! If you’re a voracious reader with an interest in young adult titles and enjoy discussing books by Canadian authors and illustrators, you’ll want to get involved. Apply today! bit.ly/4fBx3Vz

It's so important for libraries to engage with and learn from one another, and #ONLibChats are an opportunity for that. Jump into an upcoming webinar about public libraries, career development, or library advocacy. Register today! bit.ly/3vuL0Ti

How can library washrooms better support safety, dignity, and access? Join us on March 25 to explore inclusive approaches, accessibility, wellness checks, incident support, and technology — and share real‑world wins and lessons learned. Register now: accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-eve...

Have you registered for our upcoming library space design challenge featuring St. Angela Merici School Library? Architects, designers, & library/information professionals from all sectors are invited to partake in this live library design consultation. Register today! bit.ly/4sswWSr

Safer, more inclusive library washrooms matter. 📅 March 25 | OLA’s first‑ever virtual Safer Spaces Symposium From accessibility and wellness to incident support and technology. Register: accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-eve...

The teaching librarian station at St. Angela Merici School Library has envisioned creating a dedicated STEM Lab within the library. Join our upcoming library space design challenge to help them find ways to reorganize the layout and maximize usability. Register bit.ly/4sswWSr

On March 25, OLA is hosting our first‑ever virtual Safer Spaces Symposium focused on library washrooms. From inclusive design and accessibility to wellness checks, incident support, and tech — this is one you won’t want to miss. Register: accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-eve...

Consider submitting a Library as Place proposal? Don't miss your chance! Proposals are due on Friday March 13. Submit yours here: forms.gle/s7FeUBF4he62...

Get the scoop on the latest Canadian children’s lit from TinLids and Saunders Books—perfect for diversifying and decolonizing your collection. Join us for Fresh Reads from OSLA Allies Maria Martella & James Saunders on March 10 from 4-5PM. OSLA Members have free access at 🔗 oslalearning.vfairs.com

Celebrating and defending intellectual freedom is so important! Thanks to everyone who took part in #FTRW26 this year. Our #FreedomToRead matters, and we can’t wait to see you next year, February 21-27!

The OLA is excited to return to this year’s Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) hosted by Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory in Markham. Happening on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1-3pm at Markham Public Library - Angus Glen Branch.

That's a wrap on #FTRW26! Thank you to all the partners - Library and Archives Canada, Canadian Urban Libraries Council, and the Book and Periodical Council - who came together to celebrate our #FreedomToRead.

The latest episode of Library Land Loves is here, and this week, Michelle sits down with Larry Alford, Chief Librarian at the University of Toronto Libraries to reflect on leadership, people management, and what it means to guide institutions through decades of change. Tune in: bit.ly/4qX3t1M

Our #FreedomToRead Day of Action was truly inspiring! Thank you to everyone who participated. Let's maintain that momentum! #FTRW26 runs all week, so keep sharing!

Our Call for Proposals for the Library as Place Conference is open! The planning committee invites presentation proposals for the 2026 conference, taking place in person in Kingston, Ontario, on June 15–16, 2026. Proposals are due on Friday March 13. Submit yours here: forms.gle/s7FeUBF4he62...