by FOPLED | Mar 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Library Impact Ontario’s suite of free services empowers library professionals with robust, readily available data, resources, training and peer collaboration, strengthening data literacy and advocacy for public libraries across the province. The data behind Bridge...
by FOPLED | Mar 31, 2026 | Advocacy Updates
The recording of last week’s info session is up on our website and available for viewing. You can find the recording here. If you need assistance logging in to your account, please email Diana at admin@fopl.ca. I have also created a one-page primer for you to...
by fopladmin | Mar 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by fopladmin | Feb 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by fopladmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
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by FOPLED | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Rural libraries urge province to close digital divide By Janice MacKay January 21, 2026 – 5:00am Library leaders from Georgian Bluffs, Chatsworth, and Owen Sound used the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference to press the Province for action on...
by FOPLED | Jan 20, 2026 | Advocacy Updates
Last week Friday we submitted our Pre-Budget Submission for the 2026-27 budget cycle to the Ministry of Finance (attached). The document highlights the need for increased funding and support for public libraries through the creation of an Ontario Digital Public...
by FOPLED | Jan 20, 2026 | Advocacy Updates
FOPL has submitted a letter to MP Lightbound (federal) in support of the Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC). Proposed changes to Bill C-15 affect the Canada Post shipping rate for ILLO and Services for the . Please see the letter I submitted and we all a word doc...
by FOPLED | Jan 20, 2026 | Advocacy Updates
I am pleased to share an update on FOPL’s recent activities and initiatives over the past few months. Our work continues to focus on strengthening the profile of Ontario’s public libraries, advancing advocacy priorities, and providing meaningful services to our...
by FOPLED | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/heres-how-the-federal-budget-could-affect-library-books/ ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Libraries across Canada are ringing alarm bells about pending changes to the Canada Post act, which they say will threaten their ability to ship...
