by FOPLED | Oct 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Government of Canada has launched an AI Strategy Task Force and a 30-day national sprint (October 1 – 31, 2025), to shape the country’s AI approach....
by FOPLED | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
FOPL would like to welcome Moe Hosseini-Ara to the FOPL board! Moe Hosseini-Ara is currently the City Librarian at Toronto Public Library, where he is responsible for leading North America’s largest library system. Moe has worked in libraries for over 30 years in a...
by fopladmin | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by FOPLED | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Announcement – CFLA & CARL Accessible Content Guide annonce – guide du contenu accessible de la CFLA et de la CARL 2025 CFLA Intellectual Freedom Award Call for Nominations 2025 FCAB Prix de la liberté intellectuelle appel de candidatures Why Task...
by FOPLED | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every other year, the ExLibris Association, in partnership with the Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques, invites Canadian libraries to be considered for the W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors....
by FOPLED | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the Ontario Government! Today, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming announced a funding increase to the Internet Connectivity Grant program, ensuring that all First Nation Public Libraries and additional rural...
by FOPLED | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
I am thrilled to share with you the official launch of the FOPL Strategic Plan 2025–2029, a bold roadmap that sets our priorities and direction for the next several years. This plan reflects months of consultation with members, partners, and stakeholders, and is built...
by FOPLED | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
October is Canadian Library Month! During the month, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of libraries’ valuable role in the lives of people in Canada. In Ontario, the first week of October features First Nation Public Library Week (October...
by FOPLED | Sep 26, 2025 | Advocacy Updates
Conference Engagement & Tradeshow Activity AMO Conference (August 2025) FOPL had a strong presence at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa this summer. We were joined by the Ontario Library Service ED Mellissa D’Onofrio-Jones and...
by FOPLED | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
As part of the Ex-Libris Fall webinar series, on Thursday November 20, 2025 Ex-Libris is featuring a presentation and Q & A/ discussion entitled “Library Violence & Staff Safety”. The speaker, Heather Turnbull from PAVE Prevention, is seeking input...
