When you walk into your child’s school, do you recognize the expertise you bring as someone who works in libraries — and the impact that gives you to be a champion for school libraries and public education? Listen to this week's conversation at Library Land Loves!

Who decides what teens get to read—and what’s at stake when we take that choice away? For librarians, educators, and parents, this is a reminder: the freedom to read is not just a right—it’s a crucial part of how young people learn, grow, and understand the world around them.

The campaign is raising awareness, funding research, and pushing for change in the conversation around women’s health.

Let’s talk about the impact, the workplace challenges, and what needs to change. Find this episode wherever you find your podcasts!

Election day in Ontario is in two weeks - February 27. Make sure to chat with your local candidates - ask them questions about their support for public AND school libraries. Check out my chat with Dina Stevens for lots of great tips on engaging with candidates before AND after the election.

If you are a person who buys books as holiday gifts - this episode of Library Land Loves is my gift to you specifically. Book person extraordinaire Vikki Vansickle shares her book buying lists and gives the best tips on how to gift books - hint - it's about not being so damn selfish.

Today wraps up First Nation Public Library Week but there's still time for you to catch up on all of the incredible programming from this week. Congrats to
Nancy, Deanna and the whole crew at Ontario Library Services! resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2023

You've been working on some pretty amazing projects in your library. Impacting your community, requiring collaboration, demonstrating a new approach to problems.

It's time to share those experiences with the rest of library land at OLA SC24.

Call for Proposals is open!
www.olasuperconference.ca