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Are Toronto libraries the city’s most underrated third space? nowtoronto.com/culture/are-...
Torontonians are sharing emotional stories about how the Toronto Public Library has served as a safe, welcoming third space, offering far more than just book rentals.
Torontonians are sharing emotional stories about how the Toronto Public Library has served as a safe, welcoming third space, offering far more than just book rentals.
January 11, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Are Toronto libraries the city’s most underrated third space? nowtoronto.com/culture/are-...
Torontonians are sharing emotional stories about how the Toronto Public Library has served as a safe, welcoming third space, offering far more than just book rentals.
Torontonians are sharing emotional stories about how the Toronto Public Library has served as a safe, welcoming third space, offering far more than just book rentals.
These Toronto archivists are preserving rare and classic films for generations to come: ‘Why do all the work if nobody gets to see it?’ www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Christina Stewart and Rachel Beattie help maintain the University of Toronto’s film library.
Christina Stewart and Rachel Beattie help maintain the University of Toronto’s film library.
January 11, 2026 at 11:44 PM
These Toronto archivists are preserving rare and classic films for generations to come: ‘Why do all the work if nobody gets to see it?’ www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Christina Stewart and Rachel Beattie help maintain the University of Toronto’s film library.
Christina Stewart and Rachel Beattie help maintain the University of Toronto’s film library.
The secret advantage for children’s book publishers? Building relationships with school libraries www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
The relationship between publishers, educational curriculums and school libraries has long been a dynamic one
The relationship between publishers, educational curriculums and school libraries has long been a dynamic one
January 11, 2026 at 11:43 PM
The secret advantage for children’s book publishers? Building relationships with school libraries www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
The relationship between publishers, educational curriculums and school libraries has long been a dynamic one
The relationship between publishers, educational curriculums and school libraries has long been a dynamic one
Education minister halts school library culls in midst of Beal controversy lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Queen’s Park has shut down school library culls until it investigates why 10,000 books were tossed from the library at a London high school
Queen’s Park has shut down school library culls until it investigates why 10,000 books were tossed from the library at a London high school
January 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Education minister halts school library culls in midst of Beal controversy lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Queen’s Park has shut down school library culls until it investigates why 10,000 books were tossed from the library at a London high school
Queen’s Park has shut down school library culls until it investigates why 10,000 books were tossed from the library at a London high school
10,000 books were tossed at a London school. Librarians say there are other ways to give books a second life www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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January 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
10,000 books were tossed at a London school. Librarians say there are other ways to give books a second life www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Libraries like Red Deer’s changing how they hire, train staff because of homelessness crisis www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Libraries focusing on issues other than literacy, some believe library studies students haven’t been prepared
Libraries focusing on issues other than literacy, some believe library studies students haven’t been prepared
January 9, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Libraries like Red Deer’s changing how they hire, train staff because of homelessness crisis www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Libraries focusing on issues other than literacy, some believe library studies students haven’t been prepared
Libraries focusing on issues other than literacy, some believe library studies students haven’t been prepared
Trustees: We were unaware of mass removal of London school's library books lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Trustee Christian Sachs said she was in the dark about the library revitalization project until after it happened.
Trustee Christian Sachs said she was in the dark about the library revitalization project until after it happened.
Trustees: We were unaware of mass removal of London school's library books
Trustee Christian Sachs said she was in the dark about the library revitalization project until after it happened.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Trustees: We were unaware of mass removal of London school's library books lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Trustee Christian Sachs said she was in the dark about the library revitalization project until after it happened.
Trustee Christian Sachs said she was in the dark about the library revitalization project until after it happened.
‘Shelf-by-shelf’: Saskatoon new public library on track to open in 2027 www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/ar...
The final timber beam has been installed at Saskatoon’s new public library, as crews continue work on the building’s exterior.
The final timber beam has been installed at Saskatoon’s new public library, as crews continue work on the building’s exterior.
‘Shelf-by-shelf’: Saskatoon new public library on track to open in 2027
The final timber beam has been installed at Saskatoon’s new public library, as crews continue work on the building’s exterior.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:04 AM
‘Shelf-by-shelf’: Saskatoon new public library on track to open in 2027 www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/ar...
The final timber beam has been installed at Saskatoon’s new public library, as crews continue work on the building’s exterior.
The final timber beam has been installed at Saskatoon’s new public library, as crews continue work on the building’s exterior.
Libraries across the region receive $990K for accessibility upgrades 1029rewindradio.ca/2026/01/08/2...
The funding is provided through Columbia Basin Trust’s READS program, which supports accessibility upgrades in public libraries.
The funding is provided through Columbia Basin Trust’s READS program, which supports accessibility upgrades in public libraries.
Libraries across the region receive $990K for accessibility upgrades
A total of $990,000 is being distributed among public libraries across the region to fund accessibility improv...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Libraries across the region receive $990K for accessibility upgrades 1029rewindradio.ca/2026/01/08/2...
The funding is provided through Columbia Basin Trust’s READS program, which supports accessibility upgrades in public libraries.
The funding is provided through Columbia Basin Trust’s READS program, which supports accessibility upgrades in public libraries.
Burnaby Public Library Will Reverse DEI Group Cuts thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.
Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.
Burnaby Public Library Will Reverse DEI Group Cuts | The Tyee
Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Burnaby Public Library Will Reverse DEI Group Cuts thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.
Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.
London high school library's 10,000-book cull sparks censorship debate lfpress.com/news/local-n...
More than 10,000 books were tossed from the library of London’s H.B. Beal high school last year, a process that led to the resignation of its frustrated teacher-librarian.
More than 10,000 books were tossed from the library of London’s H.B. Beal high school last year, a process that led to the resignation of its frustrated teacher-librarian.
January 8, 2026 at 12:45 PM
London high school library's 10,000-book cull sparks censorship debate lfpress.com/news/local-n...
More than 10,000 books were tossed from the library of London’s H.B. Beal high school last year, a process that led to the resignation of its frustrated teacher-librarian.
More than 10,000 books were tossed from the library of London’s H.B. Beal high school last year, a process that led to the resignation of its frustrated teacher-librarian.
Call for Proposals 2026 Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-cap...
Conference Dates: June 22-23, 2026
Theme: The Irreplaceable Librarian: Reasserting Human Value in Librarianship
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: Feb 20, 2026
Conference Dates: June 22-23, 2026
Theme: The Irreplaceable Librarian: Reasserting Human Value in Librarianship
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: Feb 20, 2026
January 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Call for Proposals 2026 Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-cap...
Conference Dates: June 22-23, 2026
Theme: The Irreplaceable Librarian: Reasserting Human Value in Librarianship
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: Feb 20, 2026
Conference Dates: June 22-23, 2026
Theme: The Irreplaceable Librarian: Reasserting Human Value in Librarianship
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: Feb 20, 2026
Call for Proposals: Canadian Association for Information Science (CAIS) 2026 Annual Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-cai...
Conference Dates: June 22-26, 2026
Theme: Information in Repair
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: January 31, 2026
Conference Dates: June 22-26, 2026
Theme: Information in Repair
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: January 31, 2026
January 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Call for Proposals: Canadian Association for Information Science (CAIS) 2026 Annual Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-cai...
Conference Dates: June 22-26, 2026
Theme: Information in Repair
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: January 31, 2026
Conference Dates: June 22-26, 2026
Theme: Information in Repair
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: January 31, 2026
Small town and rural libraries feeling financial strain in Alberta www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
As a renewed push is underway to update provincial funding, small towns and rural libraries are feeling the strain of filling in gaps for their community while costs are rising.
As a renewed push is underway to update provincial funding, small towns and rural libraries are feeling the strain of filling in gaps for their community while costs are rising.
January 5, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Small town and rural libraries feeling financial strain in Alberta www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
As a renewed push is underway to update provincial funding, small towns and rural libraries are feeling the strain of filling in gaps for their community while costs are rising.
As a renewed push is underway to update provincial funding, small towns and rural libraries are feeling the strain of filling in gaps for their community while costs are rising.
E-books cost more, but please don't stop borrowing them, libraries say www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...
Libraries across Vancouver Island are finding it harder to make ends meet as usage of digital collections continues to increase.
Libraries across Vancouver Island are finding it harder to make ends meet as usage of digital collections continues to increase.
January 5, 2026 at 10:52 AM
E-books cost more, but please don't stop borrowing them, libraries say www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...
Libraries across Vancouver Island are finding it harder to make ends meet as usage of digital collections continues to increase.
Libraries across Vancouver Island are finding it harder to make ends meet as usage of digital collections continues to increase.
North Bay council is projecting a $30 million investment in the public library over 10 years www.nugget.ca/news/north-b...
The space report will say the present library is too small for the size of North Bay, the book stacks are too high, there is very limited private reading and study space.
The space report will say the present library is too small for the size of North Bay, the book stacks are too high, there is very limited private reading and study space.
January 5, 2026 at 10:52 AM
North Bay council is projecting a $30 million investment in the public library over 10 years www.nugget.ca/news/north-b...
The space report will say the present library is too small for the size of North Bay, the book stacks are too high, there is very limited private reading and study space.
The space report will say the present library is too small for the size of North Bay, the book stacks are too high, there is very limited private reading and study space.
When Hallmark Met Librarianship – And the Winner is... librarianship.ca/blog/hallmar...
Congratulations to Reece Steinberg for their winning entry: The Algorithm of Affection!
Visit Librarianship.ca to read all the entries!
Congratulations to Reece Steinberg for their winning entry: The Algorithm of Affection!
Visit Librarianship.ca to read all the entries!
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
When Hallmark Met Librarianship – And the Winner is... librarianship.ca/blog/hallmar...
Congratulations to Reece Steinberg for their winning entry: The Algorithm of Affection!
Visit Librarianship.ca to read all the entries!
Congratulations to Reece Steinberg for their winning entry: The Algorithm of Affection!
Visit Librarianship.ca to read all the entries!
Pilar Martinez to step down as Edmonton Public Library CEO in August 2026 librarianship.ca/news/pilar-m...
Pilar Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) since 2015, today announced her decision to resign in August 2026.
Pilar Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) since 2015, today announced her decision to resign in August 2026.
December 16, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Pilar Martinez to step down as Edmonton Public Library CEO in August 2026 librarianship.ca/news/pilar-m...
Pilar Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) since 2015, today announced her decision to resign in August 2026.
Pilar Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) since 2015, today announced her decision to resign in August 2026.
Canada Post commits to free postage for people who are blind as legislation changes www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/can...
Canada Post is vowing to maintain free-postage service for people who are blind even as the budget bill looks to repeal those parts of the postal service’s legislation.
Canada Post is vowing to maintain free-postage service for people who are blind even as the budget bill looks to repeal those parts of the postal service’s legislation.
Canada Post commits to free postage for people who are blind as legislation changes
OTTAWA - Canada Post is vowing to maintain free-postage service for people who are blind even as Ottawa's budget bill looks to repeal those parts of the postal service's legislation.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Canada Post commits to free postage for people who are blind as legislation changes www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/can...
Canada Post is vowing to maintain free-postage service for people who are blind even as the budget bill looks to repeal those parts of the postal service’s legislation.
Canada Post is vowing to maintain free-postage service for people who are blind even as the budget bill looks to repeal those parts of the postal service’s legislation.
Bill C-15 threatens Library Book Rate and free mailing of materials for people who are blind librarianship.ca/news/bill-c1...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Bill C-15 threatens Library Book Rate and free mailing of materials for people who are blind librarianship.ca/news/bill-c1...
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Ādisōke central library will not open next year www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
City of Ottawa staff say the planned Ādisōke central library will not open to the public in 2026 as the contractor continues to report delays.
City of Ottawa staff say the planned Ādisōke central library will not open to the public in 2026 as the contractor continues to report delays.
December 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Ādisōke central library will not open next year www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
City of Ottawa staff say the planned Ādisōke central library will not open to the public in 2026 as the contractor continues to report delays.
City of Ottawa staff say the planned Ādisōke central library will not open to the public in 2026 as the contractor continues to report delays.
Ādisōke, Ottawa's landmark library, won't open in 2026 ottawacitizen.com/news/adisoke...
City councillors were warned about construction industry 'pressures' last June, but the reasons for the delay have not been made public.
City councillors were warned about construction industry 'pressures' last June, but the reasons for the delay have not been made public.
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Ādisōke, Ottawa's landmark library, won't open in 2026 ottawacitizen.com/news/adisoke...
City councillors were warned about construction industry 'pressures' last June, but the reasons for the delay have not been made public.
City councillors were warned about construction industry 'pressures' last June, but the reasons for the delay have not been made public.
Ottawa’s new central library won’t open in 2026 www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
The new Ādisōke library at LeBreton Flats will not open next year, as scheduled, because of delays identified by the contractor building it.
The new Ādisōke library at LeBreton Flats will not open next year, as scheduled, because of delays identified by the contractor building it.
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Ottawa’s new central library won’t open in 2026 www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
The new Ādisōke library at LeBreton Flats will not open next year, as scheduled, because of delays identified by the contractor building it.
The new Ādisōke library at LeBreton Flats will not open next year, as scheduled, because of delays identified by the contractor building it.
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa n’ouvrira pas en 2026 www.ledroit.com/actualites/a...
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa, connue sous le nom d’Ādisōke, n’ouvrira pas l’été prochain comme initialement prévu.
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa, connue sous le nom d’Ādisōke, n’ouvrira pas l’été prochain comme initialement prévu.
December 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa n’ouvrira pas en 2026 www.ledroit.com/actualites/a...
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa, connue sous le nom d’Ādisōke, n’ouvrira pas l’été prochain comme initialement prévu.
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa, connue sous le nom d’Ādisōke, n’ouvrira pas l’été prochain comme initialement prévu.
‘We collect the record of government’: How the Legislative Library serves Queen’s Park www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
This library survived a fire and holds a book printed before Columbus landed in North America. The Star took a dive into the rare book collection to see what treasures it holds.
This library survived a fire and holds a book printed before Columbus landed in North America. The Star took a dive into the rare book collection to see what treasures it holds.
‘We collect the record of government’: How the Legislative Library serves Queen’s Park
This library survived a fire and holds a book printed before Columbus landed in North America. The Star took a deep dive into the stacks of the library’s rare book
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November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
‘We collect the record of government’: How the Legislative Library serves Queen’s Park www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
This library survived a fire and holds a book printed before Columbus landed in North America. The Star took a dive into the rare book collection to see what treasures it holds.
This library survived a fire and holds a book printed before Columbus landed in North America. The Star took a dive into the rare book collection to see what treasures it holds.