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  • Have You Been to the Library Lately?

    A thought-provoking article by The Walrus.... "Librarians once worried about shushing patrons. Now they have to deal with mental health episodes, the homelessness crisis, and random violence." Read the full article here.
    2023-06-14
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  • In Defense of Drag Queen Storytimes: why Durham public libraries are going forward with these events, despite the pushback

    Ajax Public Library CEO Sarah Vaisler speaks with Ismaila Alfa on CBC's "Fresh Air" to talk about upcoming drag queen storytimes. CEOs in Durham Region released a letter to counter recent pushback to the events being held and went on to speak about how the core of these programs is to promote acceptance, diversity and…
    2023-05-29
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  • Inclusive Community Grants

    If your library is looking to embark on a project for seniors and/or to make your space more accessible, this grant may be applicable. The Inclusive Community Grants Program helps ensure local governments and community organizations consider Ontarians of all ages and abilities at every stage of community planning and development. Inclusive communities respond to…
    2023-04-06
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  • CFLA Media Release: RCMP Confirms Censorship Attempts Were Unwarranted at BC School Libraries

    RCMP Confirms Censorship Attempts Were Unwarranted at BC School Libraries FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 14 March 2023, Canada Libraries continue to defend students’ freedom to read in the face of increased censorship tactics. A recent RCMP investigation found that items in Chilliwack, BC school libraries – while they may be deemed inappropriate or concerning to some…
    2023-03-24
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  • American Library Association reports record number of demands to censor library books and materials in 2022

    Book Challenges Nearly Doubled From 2021 CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) today released new data documenting* 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago. The unparalleled number of reported book challenges…
    2023-03-24
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  • CFLA and CFE to work together on library challenges database / Collaboration entre la FCAB et le CLE pour une base de données sur les défis des bibliothèques

    The Canadian Federation of Library Associations and the Centre for Free Expression are pleased to announce an agreement in principle to maintain a joint library challenges database. Libraries will be able to report and access information on intellectual freedom challenges and issues through a single CFLA/CFE portal. The two organizations look forward to signing a…
    2023-02-22
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  • Ontario First Nation Public Librarians are the recipients of Ontario Library Association’s 2023 President’s Award for Exceptional Achievement

    “Ontario Library Association's President's Award for Exceptional Achievement acknowledges an outstanding action or contribution that has in a major or unique way enhanced or furthered librarianship in Ontario. The selection is at the full discretion of the President of the OLA. The award is only given if the achievement has a significant impact on the…
    2023-02-16
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