by FOPLED | May 29, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
UPDATE: FOPL made a contribution to this important initiative. The fund has been successful! We have received a lovely thank you note from Wendy Newman herself. Here’s a note from Audrey Johnson, the iSchool’s senior development officer: “Dear...
by FOPLED | May 22, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
Here are two articles published in Municipal World by Anne Marie Madziak. Public Libraries: Where impromptu exchanges build community and belonging (Sept. 2014) 3 page PDF MW-Sep2014-Madziak (1) Public Libraries: Helping communities thrive in a changing world (July...
by FOPLED | May 21, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
Annual Survey of Public Libraries The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport maintains and publishes statistics on public libraries in Ontario using data from the Annual Survey of Public Libraries (ASPL). These statistics cover holdings, library use and many other...
by FOPLED | May 20, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
Make Your Voice Heard: Community Hubs The Premier of Ontario recently appointed Karen Pitre as Special Advisor to Chair a Premier’s Community Hub Framework Advisory Group. Their mandate is to review provincial policies and develop a framework for identifying areas...
by FOPLED | May 15, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
CANADA 150 COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM In 2017, Canada will mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. This milestone will provide an opportunity to celebrate Canada’s history, heritage, values and future. It is an historic opportunity for Canadians to connect...