by FOPLED | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Interesting article from BookNet Canada. 40% of Canadians said that COVID impacted their book borrowing and book buying habits in 2020. This data is compared to similar data points collected in 2019. The results? Canadians want in-person libraries, and they visit...
by FOPLED | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Happy Ontario Public Library Week! Please click the link for a message from the Ontario Library Association.
by FOPLED | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
A message from Ontario Parks: Ontario Parks is pleased to invite you to take part in our day use permit lending program. Last year we successfully expanded this initiative to more than 200 public libraries across Ontario. We are now accepting first-time applications...
by FOPLED | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is a reminder to report challenges to library materials or programs to the CFLA-FCAB Challenge Survey found here. Libraries are encouraged to enter unreported challenges from both earlier years and the present year. The purpose of the survey is to gather data...
by FOPLED | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
To help businesses stay on top of health and safety guidance, the province has launched the new Workplace Safety Plan Builder, a free interactive tool making it easier for workplaces to create and update their COVID-19 safety plans. The tool was developed specifically...
by FOPLED | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Empowering the Next Generation of Indigenous Female Leaders in Canada October 6th, 2021 11:15am EDT – 1:15pm EDT October 4th marks the National Day of Action for MMIWG, join the Economic Club of Canada on October 6th, 2021 as they showcase strong Indigenous...
by FOPLED | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
DM Kevin Finnerty at the MHSTCI has advised that they will not hold the Ontario Public Library Service Awards in 2021. Please click the link below for a letter from DM Finnerty: Letter from DM Finnerty re PLSAs_2021-09-09
by FOPLED | Sep 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Join the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services and Let’s Move in Libraries for a week-long event celebrating the inspiring work of libraries who spearhead StoryWalk® programs – promoting literacy, reading, health, exercise, and movement in communities and...
by FOPLED | Sep 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Department of Canadian Heritage is pleased to inform you that The Museums Assistance Program (MAP) is now accepting applications for assistance with ongoing operating costs through the Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations. This assistance will help heritage...
by FOPLED | Aug 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ex-Libris and CFLA-FCAB are now accepting nominations for the W.K. Lamp award. This award recognizes a library that has developed an ongoing service, program or procedure of benefit to seniors and/or a design and organization of buildings or facilities that improve...
