by FOPLED | Jan 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
FOPL was recently interviewed by CBC Sudbury to provide comment on the Public Library Operating Grant, the sector’s largest funding envelope. FOPL was asked for comments after the Sudbury Public Library asked for an increase to their budget, a familiar position...
by FOPLED | Jan 27, 2023 | Advocacy Updates
FOPL and OLA continue to have conversations with Ministry staff and answer any questions they may have about the ODPL and the funding issues with public libraries on reserve, which have also been of great interest. We hope to meet again formally next month to follow...
by FOPLED | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Annual General Meeting for the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries will take place virtually via Zoom on Friday, APRIL 21, at 10:00am. Registration will begin at 9:30am so please be sure to log in prior to 10am so that you can be marked in attendance. The draft...
by FOPLED | Jan 12, 2023 | Advocacy Updates
FOPL and OLA have have drafted a joint letter to Toronto and Ottawa municipal councils regarding the Strong Mayors Act. The intent of this letter was solely to bring to light to Toronto and Ottawa council members important information about the relationship between...
by FOPLED | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Grants Available for 2023 The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is pleased to announce the grants available for next year to support the essential work of non-profit organizations and grassroots groups across the province. OTF welcomes applications from...
by FOPLED | Dec 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Interesting article from the Globe and Mail on the power of Public Libraries – https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-we-cannot-turn-the-page-on-our-commitment-to-public-libraries/
by FOPLED | Dec 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
FOPL has created a new Caucus for representation, Former Library Leaders. Former or retired CEOs are invited to join our membership and share with us the wealth of their knowledge and experience. Annual membership is $75 and a seat on the board of directors will be...
by FOPLED | Dec 1, 2022 | Advocacy Updates
Earlier this month, FOPL and OLA sent a joint letter in response to Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy. Simply put, the government aims to reduce housing costs by reducing fees and charges....
by FOPLED | Dec 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
I would like to share that Matthew Corbett will be joining our Board of Directors! FOPL held an election for a CEO Representative position on the Board of Directors for the Small Medium Caucus. Matthew is the CEO of Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library and brings...
by FOPLED | Nov 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
le francais suit CFLA’s Indigenous Matters Committee is searching for new members. We welcome self nominations from interested individuals who are members of a CFLA/FCAB member association. Members must be a member of at least one CFLA-FCAB member organization and...
