Pilar Martinez to step down as Edmonton Public Library CEO in August 2026 librarianship.ca/news/pilar-m... Pilar Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) since 2015, today announced her decision to resign in August 2026.

Canada Post commits to free postage for people who are blind as legislation changes www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/can... Canada Post is vowing to maintain free-postage service for people who are blind even as the budget bill looks to repeal those parts of the postal service’s legislation.

Bill C-15 threatens Library Book Rate and free mailing of materials for people who are blind librarianship.ca/news/bill-c1... 1/2

Ādisōke central library will not open next year www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... City of Ottawa staff say the planned Ādisōke central library will not open to the public in 2026 as the contractor continues to report delays.

Ādisōke, Ottawa's landmark library, won't open in 2026 ottawacitizen.com/news/adisoke... City councillors were warned about construction industry 'pressures' last June, but the reasons for the delay have not been made public.

Ottawa’s new central library won’t open in 2026 www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... The new Ādisōke library at LeBreton Flats will not open next year, as scheduled, because of delays identified by the contractor building it.

La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa n’ouvrira pas en 2026 www.ledroit.com/actualites/a... La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa, connue sous le nom d’Ādisōke, n’ouvrira pas l’été prochain comme initialement prévu.

‘We collect the record of government’: How the Legislative Library serves Queen’s Park www.thestar.com/politics/pro... This library survived a fire and holds a book printed before Columbus landed in North America. The Star took a dive into the rare book collection to see what treasures it holds.

Invitation to Participate: Service Point Staffing in Arts Libraries librarianship.ca/news/service... "Our purpose is to examine the prevalence of arts-specific service points in libraries and their commonalities and differences in organizational practices, features, and services."

When Hallmark Met Librarianship Contest librarianship.ca/blog/hallmar... ‘Tis the season of Hallmark Christmas-style movies & we want you explore your creative side and come up with a tale fit for an information professional!

Eileen Gillette appointed Executive Director of the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) librarianship.ca/news/eileen-... Gillette has served as Interim Executive Director since July and previously held the role of Director of Library Services, Planning and Integration with VIRL.

UBC University Librarian Susan E. Parker announces retirement in 2026 librarianship.ca/news/parker-... Susan Parker, University Librarian at the University of British Columbia (UBC) since 2017, announced her decision to retire on June 30, 2026.

Melissa Redden appointed CEO/Director of the Peterborough Public Library librarianship.ca/news/melissa... The Peterborough Public Library Board and the City of Peterborough announced the appointment of Melissa Redden as CEO/Director, effective Monday, November 24, 2025.

Laura Warner appointed Chief Executive Officer of Orangeville Public Library librarianship.ca/news/laura-w... The Orangeville Public Library announced the appointment of Laura Warner as Chief Executive Officer. Warner succeeds Darla Fraser who retired last month after 15 years as the Library’s CEO.

Svetlana Kochkina appointed University Librarian, University of Prince Edward Island librarianship.ca/news/svetlan... Dr. Svetlana Kochkina begins her five-year term on March 1, 2026.

Passings: Vivienne Monty www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1... For 40 years, Vivienne Monty helped innovate and shape librarianship at York University and across Canada.

Call for Papers: Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) 2026 Annual Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-aao... Theme: object lessons: continuing care for the physical in a digital world Dates: 6-8 May 2026 Location: St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto

Call For Proposals: Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL) 2026 Annual Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-cal... Theme: Currents of Resilience: Navigating Change Date: May 24 to 27, 2026 Location: Moncton

Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (FCAB) : Mise à jour (octobre 2025) librarianship.ca/news/fcab-20...

Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA): October 2025 Update librarianship.ca/news/cfla-20...

E-borrowing exceeds print at Vancouver libraries — can it keep up with the cost? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... For the first time in the Vancouver Public Library's history, loans of digital materials have exceeded those of physical copies, although online versions cost three to five times as much.

IFLA Selects London, United Kingdom to Host the 2027 World Library and Information Congress librarianship.ca/news/ifla-lo... 2027 will mark the 100th anniversary of IFLA’s founding at the Annual Meeting of the UK Library Association in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Dissolution of the Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT) librarianship.ca/news/aalt-di... As of October 23, 2025, the Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT) has officially voted to dissolve as an association.

Canadian Library Workers Day 2025 librarianship.ca/blog/canadia...

Ottawa Public Library plans new chapter in Old Hunt Club neighbourhood www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... A report for the Ottawa Public Library Board recommends staff begin developing a branch to service the Old Hunt Club neighbourhood, with a targeted opening in 2027.

Library workers issued notice of layoffs — again — a month into new school year www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Nearly 100 library workers across three school districts in New Brunswick are once again fighting for their jobs.

Whoops - Sault’s public library is kind of illegal www.sootoday.com/local-news/w... When the city took over the library on Aug. 31, 1896, no bylaw was passed

This is the first library in London to become 'dementia friendly.' Here's what that means www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... London Public Library's East London branch is now the first library in the city to be designated a "dementia friendly community supporter."

Ottawa Public Library Board considers expansion of free membership criteria to include Indigenous communities ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/10/11/o... The Ottawa Public Library Board will vote on a recommendation to extend free, full access membership to Indigenous communities.

University of Manitoba plans to replace deteriorating library globalnews.ca/news/1147388... First built in 1951, the Elizabeth Dafoe Library’s floors are deteriorating under the heavy shelves of books, and major cracks have appeared in the foundation.

Carnegie Library turns 120, gets fresh start www.cbc.ca/player/play/... Winnipeg’s first public library hits 120 years and is set for a new chapter with a $22.8-million renovation to make it a modern facility to store Winnipeg’s history as the city archives.

'Free to All': Winnipeg's 1st public library opened 120 years ago, soon to start new chapter www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Carved into the Tyndall Stone above the arched entrance to Winnipeg's first public library are the words "Free To All" but for the past 11 years, it's been closed to everyone.

Shelburne Public Library welcomes new CEO Shannon McGrady citizen.on.ca/shelburne-pu... A familiar face at the Orangeville Public Library is taking over as CEO of the Shelburne Public Library.

North Shore LEGO artist builds replica of West Van library for 75th anniversary www.nsnews.com/local-news/n... The West Vancouver Memorial Library is being shown in a fun, new way through Paul Hetherington’s latest brick creation

Call for Participation: Former Student Librarian Work Experience Survey librarianship.ca/news/student... "We are conducting a study on librarians who completed their MLIS or equivalent within the last 6 years and also who worked in an academic library during their time as a student."

Call for Nominations: W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors librarianship.ca/news/w-kaye-... The award is given to the library that provides innovative and excellent service to seniors and elders. Nomination deadline: November 6, 2025

Kelti McGloin receives 2025 Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund librarianship.ca/news/kelti-m... Dalhousie Dept of Information Science announced that Kelti McGloin, a Master of Information/Juris Doctor student, is the 2025 recipient of the Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund.

New funding to help Toronto Public Library expand resources for seniors www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... 1/2

CARL and CFLA Release New Guide on the Canadian Copyright Act for Accessible Content librarianship.ca/news/accessi... The guide provides a clear, practical overview of the laws governing access to and use of copyrighted materials for people with perceptual disabilities in Canada.

L’ABRC et la FCAB publient un nouveau guide sur la Loi canadienne sur le droit d’auteur pour les contenus accessibles librarianship.ca/news/contenu... 1/2

Public consultation to be held regarding future Central Branch location www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti... Windsor Public Library’s (WPL) Central Branch will be on the move before 2028, when its current lease expires at the Paul Martin building.

‘Difficult’ budget cuts could see Bradford library close on Mondays www.innisfiltoday.ca/local-news/d... ‘The mayor proposed an actual decrease of $56,000 in our budget, so not only not an increase but a decrease,’ says library CEO

Cranbrook Library reduces hours, launches postcard campaign over funding concerns 1029rewindradio.ca/2025/09/19/2... The Cranbrook Public Library has recently reduced its operating hours and staffing, citing rising costs and stagnant funding from all levels of government.

Robert Munsch shows it’s not just books for grown-ups that can get banned in school www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... In 1990, schools removed “Giant, or Waiting for the Thursday Boat” from library shelves, calling it disrespectful and disgusting.

Toronto Public Library expanding social, crisis support services to more branches www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... 1/2

Comic Fest unites wide range of characters from super-realms www.barrietoday.com/local-entert... Barrie Public Library’s annual Comic Fest showed superhero style, video characters and even a Jedi Knight Saturday at the downtown branch.

How Alberta is bringing American book bans to Canada ricochet.media/justice/far-... Far-right Christian nationalist groups imported U.S. censorship tactics to target literary classics and LGBTQ+ stories

Letting the Millennium Library be what it can be www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/edit... 1/2

All 100 Toronto libraries to be open on Sundays year-round www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-p... Toronto Public Library sent a notice on Sunday to inform card holders that it will be updating library hours starting on Oct. 19

SDG Library launches new partnership with Upper Canada District School Board www.standard-freeholder.com/news/sdg-lib... A new partnership between the SDG Library and the UCDSB's Parental Involvement Committee has added 450 new books to the library network.