Ontario Library Association

Ontario Library Association Founded in 1900, the Ontario Library Association is the oldest continually operating library association in Canada.

đź“Ł Happy National Indigenous History Month! For celebratory merch and professional resources about decolonization & recon...
06/01/2026

đź“Ł Happy National Indigenous History Month! For celebratory merch and professional resources about decolonization & reconciliation, check out the Indigenous History Month Collection from The Library Marketplace. https://buff.ly/gtbgWDk

It’s here—OLA’s Spring 50/50 Draw! 🌸 Now open, purchasing tickets in this draw directly impacts Indigenous communities a...
06/01/2026

It’s here—OLA’s Spring 50/50 Draw! 🌸

Now open, purchasing tickets in this draw directly impacts Indigenous communities and youth across the province.

Your support will:
- Provide vital resources to Ontario First Nation Public Libraries.
- Strengthen literacy programs for Ontario youth, helping them discover the joy and lifelong benefits of reading.

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4cN622u

The winner will be contacted to claim their prize—thank you for your support!

License: RAF1550024

Margie Singleton is an inspiring force within the library world, whose legacy continues to shape communities across Vaug...
05/29/2026

Margie Singleton is an inspiring force within the library world, whose legacy continues to shape communities across Vaughan and beyond.

Tune in to learn about adapting libraries to evolving public needs, the value of mentorship within the library sector, succession planning for future library leaders, and so much more!

https://bit.ly/4vC4uiL

Library as Place Presenting Partner OLA is so pleased to welcome Bureau as our Presenting Partner at the 2026 Library as...
05/29/2026

Library as Place Presenting Partner

OLA is so pleased to welcome Bureau as our Presenting Partner at the 2026 Library as Place Conference!

Bureau’s vision is to create functional and flexible spaces through the provision of modular acoustic booths. As we discuss reinventing library spaces at this year’s conference, this Canadian provider fittingly begins our conversation on creating responsive public spaces.

Stay tuned to learn more! Bureau will share an overview of use cases for library spaces during their presentation on the first day of the conference.

https://buff.ly/xxtRqQH

How do we stay human-forward while working within increasingly automated systems? That’s exactly the question that we’ll...
05/27/2026

How do we stay human-forward while working within increasingly automated systems?

That’s exactly the question that we’ll be exploring at this year’s Digital Odyssey, which is taking place in less than two weeks!

During this full-day virtual conference, attendees will find a space to learn alongside peers—navigating AI together, with curiosity, care, and community at the core.

If you haven’t already registered, now’s your chance.

Date: June 8
Time: 10am – 4pm

Register: https://bit.ly/4vMHspY

Only one week left until OLA’s first-ever Children’s Programming Confidence Camp, which will be held at North York Centr...
05/25/2026

Only one week left until OLA’s first-ever Children’s Programming Confidence Camp, which will be held at North York Central Library!

If you’ve been looking to deepen your impact with children of all development stages and the parents and caregivers who support them, this camp is for you.

Participants can expect practical sessions, shared learning, and real world-examples that will help them adapt engagement tactics and thoughtfully design programs.

Register: https://bit.ly/3P0DbyI

Just 3 weeks left until Library as Place! Have you checked out this year’s program yet? We're so looking forward to welc...
05/22/2026

Just 3 weeks left until Library as Place!

Have you checked out this year’s program yet?

We're so looking forward to welcoming our featured speakers, Elizabeth and Andrew Davies of No.9 Contemporary Art and the Environment on day two of the conference.

Their session, When Storytelling Shapes Space, will explore the transformative power of storytelling in shaping our communities.

Discover how storytelling reflects our shared identities and inspires actionable change in community-building efforts. Join us!

Register: https://bit.ly/4mByMPc

The Children's Programming Confidence Camp has you covered when it comes to delivering children and youth programs and s...
05/18/2026

The Children's Programming Confidence Camp has you covered when it comes to delivering children and youth programs and services.

This (new!) in-person camp will have sessions that cover topics including:
- Flexible baby & family programming
- Engagement strategies for school-aged programs
- Practical approaches in delivering class visits

This camp will help you shift your mindset from “Is this good enough?” to “I know why this works.”

Register: https://bit.ly/3P0DbyI

OLA’s first-ever in-person Children’s Programming Confidence Camp is taking place in three weeks, today! Through practic...
05/11/2026

OLA’s first-ever in-person Children’s Programming Confidence Camp is taking place in three weeks, today!

Through practical sessions, shared learning, and real-world examples, you’ll leave feeling more confident. You’ll gain the ability to design programs, engage children at different stages, and connect meaningfully with parents and caregivers.

What are you waiting for?

Register: https://bit.ly/3P0DbyI

In our latest episode of Library Land Loves, Michelle M Arbuckle sits down with James Turk from the Centre for Free Expr...
05/08/2026

In our latest episode of Library Land Loves, Michelle M Arbuckle sits down with James Turk from the Centre for Free Expression to unpack the growing wave of censorship and book challenges happening across Canada.

Tune in to learn about what’s unfolding in Alberta, the pressure facing public libraries and boards, and why intellectual freedom matters more than ever.

https://bit.ly/4nlokf5

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