Here are some of the key things extracted that appear the most relevant to public libraries: Here is the document I am referring to: https://files.ontario.ca/mof-framework-reopening-province-stage-3-en-2020-07-13.pdf FOPL and OLA have a private meeting set up for 2:30 on Tuesday July 14 about the guidelines for Stage 3 for public libraries.  Anyway, we're preparing a list of questions for clarification (drafts below) so we can communicate this quickly - hopefully by Wednesday morning. We...

Restaurants, bars, gyms and cinemas can reopen in most of Ontario on Friday — but not in the GTA https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/07/13/restaurants-bars-gyms-and-cinemas-can-reopen-in-most-of-ontario-on-friday-but-not-in-the-gta.html We expect to find out about the guidelines for public libraries on Tuesday. "Indoor restaurants, bars, gyms and cinemas will reopen Friday in most of Ontario except for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and parts of the southwest, says Premier...

In a Pandemic, Buildings Need to Breathe http://www.acohen.com/blog/in-a-pandemic-buildings-need-to-breathe/  

COVID-19 reinforces the importance of public libraries for Toronto’s homeless population https://the-pigeon.ca/2020/07/13/covid-19-libraries-homeless/ Awesome article "“One of the key things that I find great about libraries is the digital access,” Velji said. “Every one of our libraries has free WiFi […] so anybody can use our spaces and get access to our WiFi.” Apart from providing internet access, the TPL’s locations can also act as temporary shelter for individuals experiencing...

News Release Ontario Reaches Agreement with Flying Post First Nation on Historic Land Claim Indigenous community to receive $14.1 million settlement July 13, 2020 9:00 A.M. Ministry of Indigenous Affairs THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government announced today the final settlement of a 115 year old land claim that addresses the shortfall of land received by Flying Post First Nation, as part of the James Bay Treaty (Treaty #9) that was originally signed in 1905. The $14.1 million settlement will...

Province expected to reveal details for Stage 3 reopening on Monday Plan will likely increase social gathering maximum number to more than 10 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/province-stage-3-details-1.5646964 Ontario starting stage three of reopening this week, with indoor dining and maybe more https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/07/12/ontario-starting-stage-three-of-reopening-this-week-with-indoor-dining-and-maybe-more.html  

"Create a social circle during COVID-19 https://www.ontario.ca/page/create-social-circle-during-covid-19 Follow these five simple steps to create a safe social circle of up to 10 friends and family who can interact without physical distancing. About social circles Why social circles are important Create a safe social circle Related About social circles As we continue our shared fight against coronavirus (COVID-19), social circles are a way to safely expand the number of people with whom you...

How to Make the Most of Zoom for Every Kind of Event https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=how-to-make-the-most-of-zoom-for-every-kind-of-event&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=top5 Tips on using Zoom for internal meetings and public programming.

Submit Your Ontario Public Library Week Tagline Ideas! The Ontario Library Association (OLA) is excited to be the provincial coordinator for Ontario Public Library Week. As the coordinator, OLA provides public libraries and public library supporters with various promotional resources for Ontario Public Library Week. This year, Ontario Public Library Week will take place October 18 to October 24, 2020. We want to hear from you! What should the 2020 tagline be? For the past four years, the OPLW...

Congratulations to FOPL Board member, Mary Chevreau, for her appointment as Chair of CULC.