by FOPLED | Jun 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Library 2.023 mini-conference: “Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library,” will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 – 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. With book bans all over the news,...
by FOPLED | May 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ajax Public Library CEO Sarah Vaisler speaks with Ismaila Alfa on CBC’s “Fresh Air” to talk about upcoming drag queen storytimes. CEOs in Durham Region released a letter to counter recent pushback to the events being held and went on to speak about...
by FOPLED | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Ontario Library Service continues to implement the Connecting Public Libraries Initiative, a $4.85M project investment made by the Province of Ontario to upgrade broadband internet service at approximately 50 public libraries in unserved and underserved...
by FOPLED | Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Researchers from McMaster University, Ontario Tech University and the University at Buffalo are conducting a study on digital literacy training initiatives for the general public led by public libraries. CULC and CFLA are two of the partner organizations on this...
by FOPLED | Apr 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Truth & Reconciliation Plan – FOPLThe Indigenous Libraries Working Group has created the above linked document to guide the work of the federation as we strive towards reconciliation. FOPL, as a provincial federation, made up of Ontario library...
by FOPLED | Apr 13, 2023 | Advocacy Updates
Stakeholder consultations with the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport were concluded in late March. We will be staying in touch with Ministry staff and offering any follow-up they may require. The MTCS has expressed an interest in “modernizing” the library sector’s...
by FOPLED | Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
If your library is looking to embark on a project for seniors and/or to make your space more accessible, this grant may be applicable. The Inclusive Community Grants Program helps ensure local governments and community organizations consider Ontarians of all ages and...
by FOPLED | Apr 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
le français suit The Canadian Federation of Library Associations’ Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) is seeking nominations for its INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM AWARD, intended to recognize those Canadian libraries, individuals or library-related organizations that have...
by FOPLED | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Annual General Meeting for the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries will take place virtually via Zoom on Friday, April 21st at 10:00am. Registration will begin at 9:30am so please log in prior to the 10:00am start time so we can record your attendance. The...
by FOPLED | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Ontario Library Service is thrilled to partner with the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) to offer a free, enhanced accessibility training certificate program for public libraries to support Ontarians with print disabilities. The “CELA Service in Ontario...
