by FOPLED | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
A message from the CFLA: Dear members, partners, committee members and library stakeholders, Some of you may have heard that CFLA is currently in the process of implementing an organizational review that was approved by the Board this spring. The recommendations from...
by FOPLED | Aug 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
FOPL had a great time at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa this week. Shout out to the Ontario Library Service and their Executive Director Mellissa D’Onofrio Jones for partnering on our booth in the tradeshow. We were...
by Mark Pagliaroli | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Libraries are more than books—they’re vital community spaces on the frontlines of social care. As more patrons face mental health, housing, and trauma-related challenges, library workers are adapting fast, often without formal training. Dr. Margaret Ann Paauw,...
by Mark Pagliaroli | May 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Toronto Public Library and The New York Public Library will co-host MetLib 2025 this fall in Toronto — and we invite you to join us! October 2025Toronto, CanadaCall for Proposals & Registration Now Open This year’s theme, “From Isolation to Social Connection:...
by Mark Pagliaroli | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Libraries play a vital role in building strong, resilient communities across Canada. As we approach the next federal election, it’s more important than ever for Members of Parliament (MPs) to recognize how libraries contribute to education, inclusion, and community...
by Mark Pagliaroli | Mar 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Public libraries provide free access to knowledge, but proposed counter tariffs on US-made books, newspapers, magazines, DVDs, and CDs could cost libraries millions—limiting resources for Canadians. While libraries prioritize Canadian content, much essential material...
