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...

This Freedom to Read Week, we’re joining organizations across Canada to champion intellectual freedom! 📚💡💪 Protect your freedom to read by learning about challenged books and how you can take action. Together, we can keep access to ideas open for everyone! #FTRW26 #FreedomToRead

📢 #FTRW26 has officially begun! This week, we're sharing events and activities across Canada to celebrate the #FreedomToRead. Follow the hashtag or visit freedomtoread.ca to find events near you.

At 12 p.m. EST on Monday, February 23, Canada’s readers are showing up online. Be part of the second annual Digital Day of Action for #FTRW26, alongside libraries, schools, writers, publishers, booksellers, and readers nationwide. Find out how to join in at freedomtoread.ca

How to Speak Library: Recasting Your Work Experience Now’s your chance to register for OLA’s next ONLibChat! Learn how to highlight transferable skills and present your unique strengths in ways that align with library values and expectations. Date: February 17 Time: 12PM ET bit.ly/46CVJuo

Join OSLA leaders and the Canadian Centre for Free Expression to discuss book challenges, intellectual freedom, and defending students’ right to read on February 19 from 4-5PM ET. OSLA Members have free access at 🔗 oslalearning.vfairs.com

🗝 #FTRW26 reminds us: Access is key. Knowledge doesn’t flourish in isolation. It grows when ideas are shared, challenged, and explored together. Unlock #FreedomtoRead Week, and download this year's poster and other materials now at bit.ly/ftrw-order

📝 Help Shape Future Research for Ontario's Public Libraries If there’s a question you think public libraries need data on — whether related to services, staffing, funding, community impact, or emerging trends and challenges — we want to hear from you. Submit your ideas here: bit.ly/ORECSurvey2026

Are you transitioning careers, re-entering the workforce, or aiming for career advancement? Register for OLA’s upcoming ONLibChat, How to Speak Library, and learn how to reframe your previous work experience through a library lens. Date: February 17 Time: 12PM ET bit.ly/46CVJuo

Blue Mountains Public Library offers a powerful example of how small, aging community spaces are adapting to modern demands. Join our upcoming library space design challenge to help find innovative, low-cost ways to make every square foot count. Register: bit.ly/4aDIufo

OLA is accepting proposals from all libraries to share experiences & ideas about washrooms for the first-ever Safer Spaces Symposium. The goal is to create a day that benefits & speaks to the experiences of library systems, users, & staff. Submit your proposal by Feb. 13! buff.ly/gvnuAYb

Want to talk Freedom to Read? Join members of the Freedom to Read Week steering committee to hear about the 2026 campaign, reflect on your own experiences with intellectual freedom, and share concerns, ideas or wins with the group. Register here: accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-eve...

Call for Proposals are open for OLA’s first-ever Safer Spaces Symposium, focusing on library washrooms. This full-day virtual event is not one to miss, and we need your voice! Submissions are due on Friday February 13, 2026. forms.gle/1oBYK6cDwt3s...

Thank you to everyone who supported the OLA Winter 50/50 Draw! Your generosity is making a lasting impact on libraries and readers across Ontario. The winner will be contacted to claim their prize and will be listed on the website tomorrow. www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/ontar...  License: RAF1520372

It's the last day of the 2026 OLA Super Conference! The energy this week has been incredible. Today, we have the Public Library Trustee Boot Camp, a spotlight featuring James L. Turk, & the Ethical AI Adoption for Library Leaders Workshop. Together, we persist. Olasuperconference.ca