The latest from CFLA Please see the document below for an update of recent activities, progress on governance items, and upcoming plans for CFLA.  CFLA Report to Members 052026

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Ontario Public Library Service Awards. Deadline: The deadline for submitting your application is September 11th, 2026. Please submit your application through the following online submission form. About the Awards: The Ontario Public Library Service Awards recognize innovative programs and…

Three new members joined the FOPL Board at our AGM on April 24. Welcome to Marianne LaBerge, Chantal Gingras, and Laura Carter! Marianne LaBerge joins us as a Trustee for the Northern Caucus. Marianne is a board member of the Blind River Public Library. She is retired from the Greater Sudbury Police Service where she…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2026 The Ex Libris Association (ELA) is pleased to announce that the W. Kaye Lamb Award for Innovative Services to Seniors recipient for 2025 is the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. The W.Kaye Lamb Committee selected the Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s innovative Older Adults Hub, which operates out of the library's…

FOPL would like to welcome Ben Liu to the FOPL Board! Ben Liu is the Executive Director of the University of Toronto’s School of Cities, where he leads the School’s financial, operational, and programmatic strategy and oversight. A long-time Toronto resident with over 25 years of experience in public education and capacity building, he serves…

"Are librarians the key for teaching AI literacy? Armed with media literacy and other critical skills, these educators want to spark deeper thinking about AI." Read the article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/librarians-teach-ai-9.7055661

We’re excited to share the Bridge 2023/2024 Report: Impact of Technology Services in Ontario Public Libraries with you, which shares results from 22 participating libraries with nearly 6,500 respondents. The report's findings highlight the critical role that Ontario public libraries play in connecting communities to technology services and supporting digital inclusion. https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/content/bridge/pdfs/2023-2024-impact-of-technology-services-in-ontario-public-libraries.pdf Some key insights…

In today's world, the battle against censorship is more critical than ever. We believe in the power of knowledge and the importance of unrestricted access to information. That's why we're excited to share a video that addresses the rising censorship issue in America and how it affects libraries, books, and the right to read. This…

The fallout of ransomware attacks is not just a privacy challenge; it’s a social equity challenge and these attacks are getting more sophisticated and more frequent... Read more of this article: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/why-i-cant-wait-for-the-public-library-to-be-back-online/article_76b95c34-aa63-11ee-bbe6-e77dc629c4dc.html

The Federation of Ontario Public Libraries has received some attention that past few days as we make our pitch to the Ontario Government for a province wide Digital Public Library. The Canadian Press report by Allison Jones titled, “Libraries ask for Ontario-wide digital system to ensure equal access to materials” was published in 56 news…

FOPL was granted a deputation to the Standing Committee of Economic Affairs and Finance on February 13th to compliment our Pre-Budget Submission to the Ministry of Finance. Our sector has had, in total, six deputations to the Standing Committee and/or the Minister of Finance combined this budget season. I’m so energized by the way our…