Advancing strong, inclusive public libraries across Ontario.
Ontario’s public libraries are essential infrastructure for thriving, inclusive communities. FOPL is the unified provincial voice championing libraries through strategic advocacy, marketing, and research.
Why Ontario’s Public Libraries Matter
Ontario’s public libraries serve nearly every community, providing free access to information, digital skills, safe gathering spaces, and lifelong learning.
Our Work
FOPL is the provincial voice of Ontario’s public libraries, advancing advocacy, collaboration, and sector leadership to strengthen library services across communities.
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- Championing sustainable funding and public policy that strengthens Ontario’s public libraries.
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- Advancing province-wide messaging and campaigns that amplify the impact of local libraries.
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- Providing research, professional development opportunities, and resources to support strong library leadership.
Strength Through Connection
FOPL membership connects your library to a province-wide network, amplifies local impact, and strengthens advocacy at every level of government.
Latest Updates
Stay informed with FOPL’s latest announcements, policy updates, and sector insights shaping public libraries across Ontario.
FOPL Advocacy Update: AMO Conference, New Advocacy Resource & Provincial Outreach
FOPL at the AMO Conference FOPL will be attending the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa next week, where we will once again have a booth in the conference trade show. AMO is an important opportunity for FOPL to connect directly with municipal leaders from across the province and reinforce the essential…
2026-08-11
Food for Thought
Libraries and the pressures facing our communities In a recent Hamilton Spectator commentary, longtime library leader Wendy Newman reflects on the difficult circumstances surrounding Hamilton Public Library’s Central Library and places them within a much larger community and public-policy context. Newman points to the intersection of homelessness, mental health, addictions and the lack of affordable…
2026-08-11
Welcome to the new FOPL website!
Our brand new website and Member Portal is poised to benefit our members and the broader industry for years to come.
2026-08-06