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Sarah Douglas-Murray appointed as FOPL’s new Large Urban Caucus Trustee

by Mark Pagliaroli | May 3, 2025 | FOPL News

Please welcome Sarah Douglas-Murray, FOPL’s new Large Urban Caucus Trustee! Sarah currently serves as the CEO and Chief Librarian of Milton Public Library, where she leads one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most innovative library systems. With over 25 years of...

Spread the Word: Libraries Are Essential to Canada’s Social Infrastructure

by Mark Pagliaroli | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Libraries play a vital role in building strong, resilient communities across Canada. As we approach the next federal election, it’s more important than ever for Members of Parliament (MPs) to recognize how libraries contribute to education, inclusion, and community...

Protecting Public Libraries: A Call to Reconsider Counter Tariffs on Cultural Materials

by Mark Pagliaroli | Mar 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

Public libraries provide free access to knowledge, but proposed counter tariffs on US-made books, newspapers, magazines, DVDs, and CDs could cost libraries millions—limiting resources for Canadians. While libraries prioritize Canadian content, much essential material...

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