Friends of Canadian Libraries

Friends of Canadian Libraries Friends of Canadian Libraries (FOCAL) was officially formed in 1998 as a national association for Friends of Library groups.

OUR GOALS
Communications: Using a variety of communication methods (print, voice and electronic) maximize the networking and information sharing potential of the FOCAL membership. Partnership: Create a schedule of regional meetings and workshops to bring Friends groups together. Leadership: Increase the awareness of the role of Friends of Libraries, and the existence of FOCAL as a national volunteer organization, active and effective in delivering resources and support to Friends of libraries.

06/13/2026

Plus de 17 000 personnes ont demandé au gouvernement de maintenir une enveloppe budgétaire réservée à l’achat de livres dans les écoles.

Malgré l’annonce de 24,1 millions de dollars sur trois ans pour renouveler les bibliothèques scolaires, rien ne garantit que les sommes prévues pour les deux dernières années serviront réellement à l’achat de livres.

Comme le rappelle Laurence Monet, présidente de l’ALQ : « Le livre ne doit jamais être en compétition avec d’autres secteurs, comme le sport ou les activités sociales. »

Les conséquences sont déjà visibles : l’an dernier, environ 250 000 livres de moins se sont rendus dans les écoles québécoises. Pour les librairies indépendantes, les ventes aux écoles et aux bibliothèques représentent aussi une part essentielle de leurs revenus.

À lire dans La Presse : lp. ca /qz2D1h?sharing=true

06/13/2026

The Friends of the Devon Library Used Book Sale is happening now! Friday, June 12, 1-6pm, and Saturday, June 13, 10am-4pm.

06/13/2026
06/13/2026

Thanks to all who shopped our Books +Art sale last Saturday. Now that you have all those new books, why not donate your gently-read books? Donation Day is Monday June 22, 3 to 5 at Powell River Public Library.

06/13/2026

We’re excited to reveal this year’s One Book, One Halton Hills selection: The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor

This year's community read is a #1 national bestseller and Canada Reads 2026 winner. Dive into a powerful story of love and identity that spans generations, then join your neighbours at our live author talk and book signing.

📅 November 10 | 🕢 7:30 PM
📍 John Elliott Theatre
🎟 Tickets coming soon

Borrow or buy your copy at HHPL today! Learn more at hhpl.ca/onebook

06/13/2026
06/13/2026

Reminder: Speaking with Friends - book launch and talk
Tomorrow June 13 at Central Library 3rd floor, 2-4pm
This is a free event

06/13/2026

Saturday June 13th 11-3pm. Free lunch for Fort Erie Senior Residents. Drop by the Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library table and say hello.

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C/o Dorothy Macnaughton, 67 Amber Street
Sault Sainte Marie, ON
P6A6N6

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