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.

A big round of applause to Kendra Johnson, 1st place winner in the ages 9-12 category! Congratulations also to Shaleiya Rempel in 2nd place and Mya Doud in 3rd place! Read all of the winning poems here: buff.ly/dqsatM8

A big round of applause to Carwyn McMurray, Gaven Carr, and Bentley Bazowsky, 1st place winners in the ages 9-12 category of the 2025 Book Spine Poetry Contest! Congratulations also to Taliana Siemens in 2nd place and Shaun Galger in 3rd place! Read all of the winning poems here: buff.ly/dqsatM8

A big round of applause goes to Ryker Rempel, 1st place Book Spine Poetry Contest winner in the ages 5-8 category! Congratulations also goes to Cole Merkosky in 2nd place and Daniel Sjogren in 3rd place! Visit us online to read all of the winning poems: buff.ly/dqsatM8

The SLA is now accepting session proposals for the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference! If you have an industry-specific program, presentation, or special knowledge you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you! The submission deadline is November 28, 2025. Learn more: buff.ly/Id9lPsY

Hurry up! Applications for the Maureen Woods Education Award close on October 31 next week. This $5,000 award provides financial support while promoting the continued growth of professional librarianship. To apply, please visit us online: buff.ly/CRl6SOG

Applications for the Indigenous MLIS Student Award close on October 31 next week! This award provides $5,000 financial support to Indigenous MLIS students while promoting the continued growth of professional librarianship. To apply, please visit us online: buff.ly/73dyXx3

SLA would like to congratulate Wapiti Regional library on 75 years of serving the communities of North Central Saskatchewan. Thank you to Wapiti for leading the way in creating today's regional library landscape!

It’s Saskatchewan Library Week! This year's theme, "Libraries Open Doors," celebrates libraries as a point of opportunity. Libraries open the door to endless opportunities for knowledge and skill building. #SKLibraryWeek #SKLibrariesMatter Learn more: buff.ly/IevHzSP

It’s Saskatchewan Library Week! 🎉 This year's theme, "Libraries Open Doors," celebrates libraries as a point of opportunity. Libraries open the door to a world of free materials and resources. #SKLibraryWeek #SKLibrariesMatter Learn More: buff.ly/IevHzSP

It's Saskatchewan Library Week! 🎉 This year's theme, "Libraries Open Doors," celebrates libraries as a point of opportunity. At any age, libraries open the door to a lifetime of opportunities, programs, and resources. #SKLibraryWeek #LibrariesMatter Learn More: buff.ly/IevHzSP

Happy Thanksgiving to our valued community! Wishing you a warm and restful break.

It's Saskatchewan Library Week! 🎉This year's theme, "Libraries Open Doors," celebrates libraries as a point of opportunity. Libraries open the door accessible, safe spaces where everyone is welcome. This is one of the reasons why advocating for libraries matters. #SKLibraryWeek buff.ly/IevHzSP

Last chance to get your entries in for the Book Spine Poetry Contest, closing on October 12th! Book spine poetry is a free verse poem composed using titles printed on the spines of stacked books. Learn More: buff.ly/ZOkcqi1 #SLA #SaskCulture #SaskLotteries

SLA's Saskatchewan Library Week takes place from October 12 to 18 this year! Our theme, "Libraries Open Doors," celebrates libraries as a point of opportunity offering accessible and welcoming spaces filled with a lifetime of possibilities. #SKLibraryWeek #LibrariesMatter buff.ly/IevHzSP

October is Canadian Library Month! This year's theme, "Libraries for Life", highlights the lifelong benefits provided by local libraries across Canada. #LibrariesForLife #BibliosPourLaVie

This month's issue of SLAte is hot off the presses and bursting at the seams with library goodies! If you're a library professional or library lover, we encourage you to sign up online for our monthly newsletter. View the October issue here: buff.ly/g99qx7q

Today and every day is a time for us to acknowledge the ongoing impact and injustices of the residential school system. As we move forward on the path towards reconciliation, consider ways you can personally take action. For some valuable resources: nctr.ca

Are you making the most of your SLA membership? Do you know that active Individual SLA members have access to over 5,000 discounts at Perkopolis? Become a member today, or learn more about the many exciting benefits available to SLA members by visiting us online: buff.ly/0co4h4W

Culture Days is here along with our annual Book Spine Poetry Contest! Enter to win a grand prize of a $100 McNally Robinson gift card in one of four age categories! This contest runs until October 12th. To learn more: buff.ly/ZOkcqi1 #SLA #SaskCulture #SaskLotteries

Are you ready? Culture Days Begins tomorrow, and we're excited to explore the many vibrant arts and cultural events happening province-wide! Visit Culture Days online to learn more: buff.ly/8Qiwk13

Applications are waiting to be filled for the 2025 SLA Mentorship Program! This program is a great way for members to learn, grow, and share through mentor, mentee, and peer-to-peer roles. Apply by October 15th. All individual SLA members are welcome. Learn more: buff.ly/8jsz3me

Each year, the SLA awards grants to help support member programming during Saskatchewan Library Week. Congratulations to the 2025 grant recipients! We are so excited to see what incredible programming you bring to communities throughout Saskatchewan!

Have you heard? Our annual Book Spine Poetry Contest runs from September 19 - October 13 in alignment with Culture Days. Enter in one of four age categories to win a McNally Robinson gift card! This contest is available in both French and English. Learn more: buff.ly/ZOkcqi1

Applications are now open for the 2025 Mentorship Program!🎉 All SLA members are welcome and encouraged to participate! Applications are open until Tuesday, September 30th. To learn more: buff.ly/vziXMMi

SLA's Prison Library Sub-Committee's quarterly book recommendation is The Class: Trauma and Transformation in an American Prison by Chris Hedges. We encourage you to visit your local library or independent bookseller to pick up a copy today! Learn More about the PLSC here: buff.ly/mx8xLee

The Saskatchewan Library Association is pleased to be offering the Indigenous MLIS Student Award. This $5,000 award provides financial support while promoting the continued growth of professional librarianship. Applications are now open and close on October 31. To apply: buff.ly/gbj19ew

The Saskatchewan Library Association is pleased to be offering the Maureen Woods Education Award. This $5,000 award provides financial support while promoting the continued growth of professional librarianship. Applications are now open and close on October 31. To apply: buff.ly/CRl6SOG

Join hosts Nazneen Akhter Ahmed and Becca Abbott from Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan on Wednesday, September 24, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This exciting online workshop is free to all SLA members! Learn more: buff.ly/wE5ZQYW

Have you read the latest issue of SLAte? Our September newsletter is filled with exciting news, programs, and opportunities you won't want to miss! If you're a library professional or simply a library lover, we encourage you to sign up today. View the September issue: buff.ly/BrVpsXc #ilovemylibrary

As we say goodbye to this year's summer programming made possible through the Summer Children’s Storytelling & Performer Tours Grants, the SLA would like to thank SaskTel for their generous presentation and sponsorship! #SaskTel @SaskTel

Great news! The deadline for Sask Library Week grants has been extended until August 22. 🎉 Sask Library Week promotes the valuable resources and services provided by libraries across the province. Our $250 grants help SLA members put on Sask Library Week programming. Apply Today: buff.ly/FCITTwr

Saskatchewan Library Week (SLW) promotes the wonderful resources and services our many libraries have to offer. Our $250 grants help support SLA members put on SLW programming. Hurry up! Applications close on August 15. To apply, please visit us online: buff.ly/Xq8OpV7

The Institutional Member Continuing Education Grant provides up to $1,000 for institutional SLA members to develop or promote a continuing education opportunity of their choosing. Grant applications are now open and close on September 15. Learn more: buff.ly/LwcKfTs

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. Grant applications are now open and close on September 15. Please visit us online to learn more: buff.ly/n9NkzRm

The SLA would like to thank SaskTel for generously presenting and sponsoring our Summer Children’s Storytelling & Performer Tours Grants. These yearly grants help member libraries create summer programming for children and teens across Saskatchewan. #SaskTel