CFLA Updates

The latest from CFLA Please see the document below for an update of recent activities, progress on governance items, and upcoming plans for CFLA.  CFLA Report to Members 052026

2026 Ontario Public Library Service Awards

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Ontario Public Library Service Awards. Deadline: The deadline for submitting your application is September 11th, 2026. Please submit your application through the following online...

Welcome new Board Members!

Three new members joined the FOPL Board at our AGM on April 24. Welcome to Marianne LaBerge, Chantal Gingras, and Laura Carter! Marianne LaBerge joins us as a Trustee for the Northern Caucus. Marianne is a board member of the Blind River Public Library. She is retired...

In case you missed it…

Bill 28 in Alberta is causing quite a stir… and rightfully so. The proposed bill is publicized as restricting access to “explicit images” with the intent of protecting children. However the Bill would allow a provincial takeover of Alberta’s...

2026 Advocacy Campaign

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...

W. Kaye Lamb Award Update

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...

Welcome Ben!

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...