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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Did you know that October is also National Medical Librarians Month? The OLA is proud to represent 100+ health library professionals across Ontario and celebrate the expertise they bring to their communities and workplaces. #NMLM #MedLibs #CanadianLibraryMonth

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our autumn 50/50 is here! 🍂 This draw impacts Indigenous communities and youth across the province by providing vital resources and strengthening literacy programs. Get your tickets today! bit.ly/4AsTxD1

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's Canadian Library Month! 📚🍁 This October, we're getting #LoudForLibraries and celebrating the people, stories, services, and communities that make libraries so vital. What are you getting loud about this Canadian Library Month? #CanadianLibraryMonth

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Have you checked out the Ontario Public Library Week Social Media Toolkit? Get ready to celebrate and promote #OPLW2026 with ready-to-use graphics, sample posts, and more. Download the toolkit today at www.oplw.ca #OPLW #LoudForLibraries #HautEtFortPourLesBiblios

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

📢 It's time to get Loud for Libraries / Haut et fort pour les bibliothèques! Get ready to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week (October 18–24) and Canadian Library Month. Digital graphics, promotional assets, and an updated Social Media Toolkit are now available at www.oplw.ca #OPLW

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🌈 Pride Month may be ending, but you can put pride into practice any time. Check out The Library Marketplace's Pride: Professional Resources Collection for ways to support the 2SLGBTQ+ community every day, all year. 💕 buff.ly/apREgra

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! If you’d like to learn more about implementing decolonization, Indigenization, and reconciliation in your workplace, check out the professional resources in The Library Marketplace's Indigenous History Month Collection. buff.ly/gtbgWDk

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

There’s only 1 week left to purchase tickets for the OLA Spring 50/50! This is your time to help Ontario First Nation Public Libraries and youth literacy programs bloom. 🌸 Purchase your tickets today. bit.ly/4cN622u License: RAF1550024

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We’re halfway through the OLA Spring 50/50 Draw, and we want to thank everyone who has already purchased tickets! Get involved and help library programs flourish and grow a love of reading in youth across Ontario. bit.ly/4cN622u License: RAF1550024

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

😎 It may be hot outside, but you can look cool while you keep cool with new t-shirts from The Library Marketplace! buff.ly/Nj6ujeJ

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Let’s nurture a more inclusive, book‑loving community this spring. Participate in OLA’s Spring 50/50 for a chance to win while supporting First Nation public libraries and youth literacy in Ontario. bit.ly/4cN622u License: RAF1550024

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🌈 It’s officially Pride Season, and we’re getting in the spirit with some new additions to The Library Marketplace's Pride Collection. Join the celebration and show off your pride! ✨️ buff.ly/ycG18pG

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

📣 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. buff.ly/gtbgWDk

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Our spring 50/50 is here! 🌸 This draw impacts Indigenous communities and youth across the province by providing vital resources and strengthening literacy programs. Get your tickets today! bit.ly/4cN622u

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Turn your circulation stats into powerful stories! Learn how to use data visualizations to highlight your library’s impact at The Numbers Speak Volumes: Showcasing School Library Success with Data on June 3 from 4-5PM ET. OSLA Members have free access at 🔗 oslalearning.vfairs.com

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Thoughtful case studies, lightning talks on specialty topics, architect consultation, and resource investigation. All this and then some at the Library as Place Conference. Join architects, librarians, and experts across the country. bit.ly/4mByMPc

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

OLA’s first-ever in-person Children’s Programming Confidence Camp is taking place in three weeks, today! What are you waiting for?! Register to gain the ability to design programs, engage children at different stages, and connect meaningfully with parents and caregivers. bit.ly/3P0DbyI

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Where can you find the resources to infuse your library with purpose and energy? Only at this year’s Library as Place Conference, happening June 15-16! Get inventive, think outside the box, and tap into the library space building community. Register: bit.ly/4mByMPc

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Bill 28 would grant sweeping powers over public library collections, access, and operations, shifting decision-making away from locally appointed library boards and professional library staff. OLA stands with those speaking up for the independence and integrity of public libraries.

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The OLA fully endorses CFLA-FCAB’s Bill 28 and the proposed changes to public library governance. This statement calls on the Government of Alberta to withdraw all sections of Bill 28 that apply to the Libraries Act. Read the full statement: bit.ly/4tneTwR

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Learn how to safely and ethically integrate AI into your library programming while empowering students with critical AI literacy. #UnHackable with KnowledgeFlow: AI in the School Library - May 12, 4-5PM ET OSLA Members have free access at 🔗 oslalearning.vfairs.com

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Early-bird registration for the Library as Place Conference closes tomorrow at 5:00pm! Take advantage of these rates to save on your registration and get ready for an event that will help you take your library space to the next level. Register: bit.ly/4mByMPc

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

You’re invited to join us in-person for Children's Programming Confidence Camp: A Welcoming, Hands-On Intro for New (or Nervous) Children's Programmers! This camp will help library workers build confidence and creativity in their work with children. Register: bit.ly/3P0DbyI

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Reinventing library spaces that serve our communities is essential. It ensures they remain meaningful and inclusive. Register for the Library as Place Conference to learn how to bring about greater connection and patron satisfaction. Visit bit.ly/4mByMPc

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

One week until RA in a Day 2026. Have you registered yet? Now is the time! Some event highlights will include the power of read-alikes and a deep dive into new NoveList features. But of course, we’ll cover so much more! Register: bit.ly/4lGplxe

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The must-attend event for anyone involved in library space planning and design is on the horizon! The Library as Place Conference is happening June 15-16, and we want you to take advantage of our early bird rates while they last! Register: bit.ly/4mByMPc

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Have you registered yet for the Education Institute’s upcoming webinar on April 21? Register for the Why Library Boards Matter virtual session to gain a clearer understanding of how governance breakdowns occur and how to prevent them. bit.ly/4sh4NOC

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

OLA members: Have you registered for a complimentary webinar focused on career development or library advocacy yet? Our upcoming #ONLibChats allow people within the library world to engage with and learn from one another in an informal setting. Register today! bit.ly/3vuL0Ti

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Trustees, CEOs, staff, and municipal leaders alike are invited to register for the Education Institute’s upcoming webinar, Why Library Boards Matter: Legal Clarity and Good Governance. Attendees will gain an understanding of how governance breakdowns occur and how to prevent them. bit.ly/4sh4NOC

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Explore eco-friendly strategies for your SLLC, from green #kidlit to cross-curricular ecological inquiries. Let’s make sustainability part of your library’s story on April 15 from 4-5PM ET. OSLA Members have free access at 🔗 oslalearning.vfairs.com

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Are you searching for a supportive space to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and strengthen RA services? We invite you to join us at this year’s RA in a Day virtual conference! Register today: bit.ly/4lGplxe

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Did you know you’re already doing advocacy? Join the OLA Advocacy Committee at our upcoming #ONLibChat to explore the difference between formal advocacy and the everyday advocacy you practice in your work. Date: April 21, 2026 Time: 4pm ET Register here: accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-eve...

Engage with and learn from one another in OLA's next #ONLibChat - That's Advocacy! Daily Library Advocacy Habits on April 21 at 4pm ET. ONLibChats are free informal discussions for library people to connect.

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

#CanFilmDay is taking place in just over 2 weeks and there are SO many ways to participate and show your support for Canadian cinema and culture! Sign up to host a @canfilmday event for your library or community. Visit canfilmday.ca

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Drawing on experience as a former board vice-chair and current municipal councillor, at the upcoming EI webinar, speaker Jonathan Scott will outline how the Public Libraries Act protects intellectual freedom, staff wellbeing and public trust. Register! bit.ly/4sh4NOC

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The latest addition to this schedule is the Climate Action meetup, happening April 1! Hope to see you there!

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

You’re invited to RA in a Day 2026! This year’s theme is Strategies and Remedies: Pain Points in Readers’ Advisory. Whether you are new to readers’ advisory or looking to refresh your skills, we encourage you to join! Register: bit.ly/4lGplxe

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

OLA’s Communities of Practice are hosting their first virtual meetups, and all members are invited! Inclusive Libraries: March 25 Research: March 26 Indigenous Librarianship: March 27 Technology: March 31 Registration details can be found within your CoP Group in your OLA Account.

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Dreaming of a way to connect this National Canadian Film Day? @canfilmday offers educational programming for high school students! Register your high school for RCtv: Black Realities - Identity and Belonging, a national livestream with special guests. Visit canfilmday.ca #CanFilmDay

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

⏰ Last chance to register! OLA’s first‑ever virtual Safer Spaces Symposium is happening on Wednesday! Join us as we explore inclusive policies, wellness checks, incident support, technology — and dive into what’s working (and what isn’t). Register now: accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-eve...

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

What happens when municipal councils misunderstand the legal role of public library boards? That’s the question that the upcoming webinar hosted by the Education Institute will cover in the upcoming session, Why Library Boards Matter: Legal Clarity and Good Governance. Register: bit.ly/4sh4NOC

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Have you been searching for a meaningful list to assist in collection development and readers’ advisory? You’re in the right place! OLA’s Best Bets Committee is looking for new committee members and is now accepting applications. Apply! bit.ly/4fBx3Vz

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The annual celebration of @canfilmday returns April 15! We encourage you to host a #CanFilmDay event at your library! It's easy, fun, and best of all, it’s free! Check out the list of films at canfilmday.ca. Then register and start planning. #LetsDreamTogether

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

OLA’s Best Bets Committee is looking for new committee members! If you’re a voracious reader with an interest in young adult titles and enjoy discussing books by Canadian authors and illustrators, you’ll want to get involved. Apply today! bit.ly/4fBx3Vz

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

It's so important for libraries to engage with and learn from one another, and #ONLibChats are an opportunity for that. Jump into an upcoming webinar about public libraries, career development, or library advocacy. Register today! bit.ly/3vuL0Ti

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

How can library washrooms better support safety, dignity, and access? Join us on March 25 to explore inclusive approaches, accessibility, wellness checks, incident support, and technology — and share real‑world wins and lessons learned. Register now: accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-eve...

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Have you registered for our upcoming library space design challenge featuring St. Angela Merici School Library? Architects, designers, & library/information professionals from all sectors are invited to partake in this live library design consultation. Register today! bit.ly/4sswWSr

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Safer, more inclusive library washrooms matter. 📅 March 25 | OLA’s first‑ever virtual Safer Spaces Symposium From accessibility and wellness to incident support and technology. Register: accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-eve...

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The teaching librarian station at St. Angela Merici School Library has envisioned creating a dedicated STEM Lab within the library. Join our upcoming library space design challenge to help them find ways to reorganize the layout and maximize usability. Register bit.ly/4sswWSr

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

On March 25, OLA is hosting our first‑ever virtual Safer Spaces Symposium focused on library washrooms. From inclusive design and accessibility to wellness checks, incident support, and tech — this is one you won’t want to miss. Register: accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-eve...

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