The SLA Frances Morrison Award is an award of merit for outstanding service to libraries given in the name of one of Saskatchewan’s exceptional librarians. Nominations close on February 1, 2026. To learn more, please visit us online: buff.ly/hFinqz0

Do you know someone who deserves to be celebrated for their valuable work within Saskatchewan libraries? Nominations for the Honourary Life Member Award close on February 1, 2026. To learn more, please visit us online: buff.ly/hFinqz0

Early Bird Registration is now open for the 2026 SK Libraries Conference: Libraries Open Doors! This exciting event takes place in Regina from April 30 - May 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Early bird rates close on March 13th. #SKLibrariesConference For more details or to register: buff.ly/GZ7VySK

Are you celebrating #FamilyLiteracyDay today? Family Literacy Day is an annual event that raises awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in literacy-related activities as a family. Learn More at FamilyLiteracyDay.ca #FLD2026 @abclifeliteracy

We are proud to partner with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation to host the Get in the Game for Literacy Success Contest. This contest is now open until January 30, 2026 Enter to win one of two Rider Prize Packs or one of three Indigo eGift Cards! @SaskRidersFDN Learn More: buff.ly/DLvvwVf

The Mary Donaldson Award was established in honour of Saskatchewan’s first provincial librarian. Each year, the SLA awards $1,200 to a Saskatchewan student enrolled in a library and information technician program. Applications are now open and close on March 1. Learn more: buff.ly/4hEH2e5

The SLA is pleased to welcome Mary Donaldson Lecturer, celebrated author, and LGBTQ+ refugees’ advocate, Danny Ramadan, to the stage for the 2026 SK Libraries Conference! #sklibrariesconference Join Ramadan on Thursday, April 30th, at 7:30pm for this free public event. Learn more: buff.ly/nmpiiWh

The SLA is pleased to welcome Carol Radford-Grant, Keynote Speaker and Provincial Archivist of Saskatchewan, to the stage for the 2026 SK Libraries Conference! #sklibrariesconference Join Radford-Grant on the morning of Thursday, April 30th, at 9am. Learn more: buff.ly/nmpiiWh

We're hiring! The Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) is seeking a creative and dynamic individual to fill the role of Communications & Research Coordinator. For more information or to apply, please visit us online: buff.ly/EODt1Gz

What social media post got great reach for your library? Join our live member forum today to share your thoughts and connect with your library community! Join the live forum now: buff.ly/yPtuebd

The SLA Frances Morrison Award is an award of merit for outstanding service to libraries given in the name of one of Saskatchewan’s exceptional librarians. Nominations are now open and close on February 1, 2026. To learn more, please visit us online: buff.ly/hFinqz0

We are proud to partner with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation to host the Get in the Game for Literacy Success Contest. This contest will run from January 26 -30, 2026. Enter to win one of two Rider Prize Packs or one of three Indigo eGift Cards! @SaskRidersFDN Learn More: buff.ly/DLvvwVf

Do you know someone who deserves to be celebrated for their valuable work within Saskatchewan libraries? Nominations for the Honourary Life Member Award are now open and close on February 1, 2026. To learn more, please visit us online: buff.ly/hFinqz0

We're hiring! The Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) is seeking a creative and dynamic individual to fill the role of Communications & Research Coordinator. For more information or to apply, please visit us online: buff.ly/EODt1Gz

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) invites applicants to host one of the individuals touring Saskatchewan during Canadian Children’s Book Week, a national celebration of books, reading, and the magic of creating stories. Deadline: January 30 at 11:59 pm CST. Learn More: buff.ly/NxGxbVQ

Join us on January 27 from 12-1pm for Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence – A Panel Discussion. This webinar will explore the similarities and differences in AI opinions and patron needs across library sectors and in educational contexts. For more information or to register: buff.ly/SFartpi

The Individual Member Continuing Education Grant provides up to $500 for individual SLA members seeking assistance to attend a continuing education opportunity of their choosing. Applications are now open and close on February 15th. For more information or to apply, please visit: buff.ly/3EkU29K

The SLA Organizational Continuing Education Grant provides up to $1,000 to an individual or Institution for the organization and promotion of a continuing education opportunity. Applications are now open and close on February 15th. For more information or to apply, please visit: buff.ly/4hLZgtK

The SLA's Conference Attendance Continuing Education Grant provides support, up to $750, to a first-time attendee of the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference currently working in a Saskatchewan library. Applications are now open and close on February 15th. To Apply: buff.ly/412sBKI

Early Bird Registration is now open for the 2026 SK Libraries Conference: Libraries Open Doors! This exciting event takes place in Regina from April 30 - May 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Early bird rates close on March 13th. #SKLibrariesConference For more details or to register: buff.ly/GZ7VySK

Which of your library displays was a surprise success? Join our live member forum today to share your thoughts and connect with your library community! Join the live forum now: buff.ly/gpJUVZS

It's a new year, and now is the perfect time to begin imagining the year ahead with this month's issue of SLAte, hot off the presses! If you're a library professional or simply a library lover, we encourage you to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, SLAte. View the January issue: buff.ly/X8Foc2W

Happy New Year! 🎉 SLA board and staff would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our growing community of volunteers, members, and partners across Saskatchewan. We wish you all the best in the year ahead and look forward to growing our vibrant library and cultural community together in 2026!

Congratulations to the 2026 Family Literacy Day Grant Recipients! Be sure to visit these libraries on January 27 to take advantage on the fantastic programming made possible through these grants. Learn more about Family Literacy Day or to view the list of recipients online: buff.ly/DLvvwVf

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to our success this year. To all of our members, volunteers, donors, event sponsors and partners, presenters, program participants, committee members, board members, staff, and engaged library staff across Saskatchewan, THANK YOU! 💚

We wish you a wonderful holiday season! ❄️ ☃️ 🌲 Please note that the SLA office will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 5.

We are proud to partner with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation to host the Get in the Game for Literacy Success Contest. This contest will run from January 26 -30, 2026. Enter to win one of two Rider Prize Packs or one of three Indigo eGift Cards! @SaskRidersFDN Learn More: buff.ly/DLvvwVf

SLA's Prison Library Sub-Committee's quarterly book recommendation selection is "Surviving Incarceration: Inside Canadian Prisons" by Rose Ricciardelli. We encourage you to stop by your local library or independent bookseller to pick up a copy! Learn More about the PLSC here: buff.ly/WT1WXp2

What is the last eBook you downloaded? Join our live member forum today to share your answer, and get social with your library community! Join the live forum now: buff.ly/vqp8JUi

Last chance! Session proposals for the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference close at midnight tonight. #sklibrariesconference Submit a Proposal Online: buff.ly/R9EUyek

Only 3 days left! Session proposals for the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference close this Friday, December 12th. #sklibrariesconference To Submit a Proposal Online: buff.ly/R9EUyek

The RPL Film Theatre in Regina will be screening "The Librarians" this Friday, December 12 at 7pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! For more information: buff.ly/egCR8Wb Or visit the RPL Film Theatre for more exciting films during the month of December: buff.ly/8IiGDrm

Hurry up before it's tool late! The deadline for the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference session proposals closes this week on Friday, December 12th. #sklibrariesconference Submit a Proposal: buff.ly/R9EUyek

Don't miss your chance to share your special knowledge with the library community! The deadline for the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference session proposals closes this coming Friday, December 12th. Hurry up before it's tool late! #sklibrariesconference Submit a Proposal: buff.ly/R9EUyek

The SLA Frances Morrison Award is an award of merit for outstanding service to libraries given in the name of one of Saskatchewan’s exceptional librarians. Nominations are now open and close on February 1, 2026. To learn more, please visit us online: buff.ly/hFinqz0

Do you know someone who deserves to be celebrated for their valuable work within Saskatchewan libraries? Nominations for the The Honourary Life Member Award are now open and close on February 1, 2026. To learn more, please visit us online: buff.ly/hFinqz0

Extra! Extra! This month's issue of SLAte is hot off the presses! If you're a library professional or library lover, we encourage you to sign up for our monthly newsletter, SLAte. View the December issue here: buff.ly/TBudiAX

Let's get social! We encourage all SLA members to join our live online forum this Monday, December 1st to discuss the question, "What are your best programming ideas for under $100? " Join the live forum: buff.ly/ulDVvgM

Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 1-2pm, for Strategies for Tokenism and Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation. This webinar is hosted by Zane Arnott and Malvina Rapko at the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association. For more information or to register: buff.ly/s5lQAYx

The PLSC has been hard at work planning the establishment of a new library space at Regina Correctional Centre. In support of this valuable initiative, now is a great time to contribute to the PLSC through a monetary donation. Learn more about the work of the PLSC: buff.ly/wkBmZnM

Do you have an industry-specific program, presentation, or special knowledge you’d like to share with the library community? The deadline for session proposals for the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference has been extended to December 12, 2025. #sklibrariesconference Learn more: buff.ly/Id9lPsY

Join us from 1- 2pm today for Strategies for Anti Racism in the Workplace & Community! This webinar, hosted by Zane Arnott and Malvina Rapko at the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association, is free to all SLA members. To register: buff.ly/AiZwPrH

Remember to get your session proposal in for the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference! The submission deadline is November 28, 2025. Please visit us online to learn more: buff.ly/Id9lPsY

Join us on Wednesday, November 19th for Strategies for Anti Racism in the Workplace & Community. This webinar is hosted by Zane Arnott at the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association and is free to all SLA members. For more information or to register: buff.ly/AiZwPrH

It's official! We are pleased to announce "Towards a Prairie Atonement" by Trevor Herriot as the 2026 One Book One Province (OBOP) selection. For more details including title information, author biography, dates, and locations, please use the QR code or visit us online: buff.ly/EJfuBKA

Today marks Remembrance Day, a time to reflect on and honour those who have served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. Lest We Forget. #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers

Today is I Read Canadian Day! 🍁 This initiative celebrates Canadian literature and literacy by inviting Canadians to take part in 15-minute, national reading events. For more information, visit ireadcanadian.ca/day. @IReadCanadian #IReadCanadian

This month's issue of SLAte is here and stuffed full of library goodies! If you're a library professional or simply a library lover, we encourage you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter. View the November issue here: buff.ly/DWj5OZP

A big round of applause to Stacey Fowler, 1st place winner in the ages 19+ Adult category! Congratulations also goes to Allison Samoluk in 2nd place and Marinor Alejo in 3rd place! Read all of the winning poems here: buff.ly/dqsatM8

Happy Halloween! Be safe out there, and remember not to ghost your library!👻 Libraries have many fun resources and activities to mark the occasion.