by FOPLED | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Le français suit The Canadian Federation of Library Associations and the Centre for Free Expression are pleased to announce an agreement in principle to maintain a joint library challenges database. Libraries will be able to report and access information on...
by FOPLED | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Ontario Library Association’s President’s Award for Exceptional Achievement acknowledges an outstanding action or contribution that has in a major or unique way enhanced or furthered librarianship in Ontario. The selection is at the full discretion of the...
by FOPLED | Feb 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
The following positions available on our board that are currently vacant. Trustee positions are filled by member library board members. FOPL Board members are required to attend four annual board meetings plus two auxiliary meetings (for the audit approval and post...
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...
