by FOPLED | May 17, 2017 | FOPL News
The 2017 Ontario Community Hubs Summit was a success and there was much sharing of insights, thoughts and experiences. We were able to learn from and connect with others who are planning and developing community hubs in Ontario. There are a few things that public...
by FOPLED | May 17, 2017 | FOPL News
Libraries Are Dropping Overdue Fines — But Can They Afford To? If libraries get rid of fines, the benefits may outweigh the losses. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/libraries-are-dropping-overdue-fines-but-can-they-afford-to_us_5913733ae4b0b1fafd0dccc2 “The...
by FOPLED | May 10, 2017 | FOPL News
Launch of Ontario Public Libraries Tagline Website: “A Visit Will Get You Thinking” Ontario Public Library Week: October 15 – 21, 2017 http://www.accessola.org/web/OLA/OPLA/Ontario_Public_Library_Week/OLA/OPLA/Ontario_Public_Library_Week.aspx...
by FOPLED | May 8, 2017 | FOPL News
Thunder Bay libraries now loaning garden tools Roots to Harvest has opened tool sheds at the Brodie and Waverley branches http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-library-loans-garden-tools-1.4090093 ...
by FOPLED | May 8, 2017 | FOPL News
Dear valued colleague and partner, In the 10 months since assuming the Tourism, Culture and Sport portfolio, I have had the opportunity to travel the province to meet with artists, arts workers, librarians and heritage advocates. You have graciously welcomed me into...