by FOPLED | Nov 4, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
The full list of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new 31-member cabinet, in order of precedence, being sworn in today at Rideau Hall in Ottawa (with their province in parenthesis): Justin Trudeau (Quebec) – Prime Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs and...
by FOPLED | Nov 2, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
Dear culture partners, I am writing to announce that nominations are open for the 2016 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. In Ontario, there are endless ways to live with culture, thanks to you – our artists, producers, innovators, and performers. Your work...
by FOPLED | Nov 2, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
Building a Better Board of Trustees As the community face of your library, trustees are key. Here’s how to capitalize on their talents and recruit new members Building a Better Board of...
by FOPLED | Oct 30, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
We have been told that no libraries attended the first three Culture Strategy Town Halls. Please take a few minutes to review the documents and dates for these cabinet level consultations and also to consider submitting the views of your system to the online...
by FOPLED | Oct 30, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
Here is one good idea initiated by Whitby Public Library that FOPL encourages libraries in the province to do to encourage the understanding of the role of public libraries in culture and as part of the new and first Ontario Culture Strategy development: “Our...
by FOPLED | Oct 15, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
FOPL Members: As you are aware the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has announced that they will be sunsetting the public library e-resources funding ($2 million+) as of Dec. 31, 2015. This is a direct cut to your community resources that limits our mandates for...
