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13 Questions with: Anna Beth Reece librarianship.ca/blog/13q-ann... Since May 2026, library workers and library patrons from around the world have gotten to know Anna Beth and her colleagues through Hoover Public Library’s viral bookflip videos on Instagram.

13 Questions with: Anna Beth Reece librarianship.ca/blog/13q-ann... Since May 2026, library workers and library patrons from around the world have gotten to know Anna Beth and her colleagues through Hoover Public Library’s viral bookflip videos on Instagram.

Canadian Library Workers Day 2026 librarianship.ca/blog/canadia... The heart and strength of libraries are the library workers. Without them, libraries cannot function. Libraries rely on their staff to provide service to their communities and to help their libraries and communities grow.

Call for Proposals: 2027 BC Library Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-202... The call for proposals for the 2027 BC Library Conference is open from October 8 – November 23, 2026.

Call for Proposals: IASSIST 2027 Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-ias... IASSIST 2027 will be held in person in Vancouver, Canada, on May 25-28, 2027 to engage, connect, and collaborate around the theme of Transforming Data Practices.

Save the Date: CanUX returns to Ottawa in November 2027 librarianship.ca/news/canux-r... The 14th edition of CanUX will be held at the Canadian Museum of History Theatre in Ottawa/Gatineau on November 3-6, 2027.

CFLA Canadian Library Month 2026 Statement librarianship.ca/news/cfla-cl...

Déclaration de la FCAB à l’occasion du Mois des bibliothèques au Canada 2026 librarianship.ca/news/fcab-cl...

BREAKING NEWS The 2026 #NobelPrize in Literature is awarded to the Canadian author Anne Carson, “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”

Library and Archives Canada adds “Ontario, Lake (N.Y. and Ont.)” to Canadian Subject Headings librarianship.ca/news/lac-lak... LAC last week announced the addition of a new Canadian Subject Heading (CSH) for Lake Ontario to replace the Library of Congress’ updated subject heading for the lake.

Library and Archives Canada adds “Ontario, Lake (N.Y. and Ont.)” to Canadian Subject Headings librarianship.ca/news/lac-lak... LAC last week announced the addition of a new Canadian Subject Heading (CSH) for Lake Ontario to replace the Library of Congress’ updated subject heading for the lake.

Catching up with: Martie Grof-Iannelli librarianship.ca/blog/martie-... Martie was a librarian of the UWO School of Library and Information Science / @westernufims.bsky.social library from August 1979 to December 2001.

The Creation of the Canadian Public Library System www.canadashistory.ca/explore/arts... Tracing public libraries from their roots to modern times

Port Moody library eliminating late fees www.freshetnews.ca/port-moody-l... “Eliminating late fines removes financial barriers, supports equity, and helps everyone enjoy the library to its fullest,” said a statement on the library’s website.

New Woodstock library branch planned for $85M recreation complex lfpress.com/news/local-n... The proposed branch would help address a growing space crunch as Woodstock’s population continues to climb.

Carlingwood library reopening after lengthy flooding repairs www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... The Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library will reopen on Monday, Sept. 14 after several weeks of repair work, according to the library’s CEO.

Ottawa Public Library extends lease at main branch until end of 2027 as Ādisōke faces delays www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... The Ottawa Public Library has exercised its final lease extension for the main branch until the end of 2027 due to the uncertainty over the opening date for the new library.

Inside the Ford government’s pause on all freedom of information requests globalnews.ca/news/1204843... The Ford government made the unprecedented decision to pause all transparency requests for more than a week. Here's what happened behind the scenes.

New book shows how Canada's government is too secret ottawacitizen.com/public-servi... When Matt Malone looks around the world at how other governments handle transparency, he knows that Canada is falling behind. #ATI #FOI #CdnGovInfo

Ajax library staff could strike this month, resulting in all-branch closure www.durhamregion.com/news/ajax-li... Stalled contract negotiations could lead to a strike and close all Ajax Public Library branches in a couple of weeks, warned a CUPE spokesperson.

The Dolly Parton effect: A surge in donations fuels Saskatchewan literacy programs money.ca/news/dolly-p... Across Saskatchewan, fans mourning the loss of country music icon Dolly Parton are choosing to honour her memory in the way she loved most: by opening a book for a child.

CKPL partnership connects readers with Canadian authors www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti... The Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) has partnered up with Project Bookmark Canada in an effort to connect readers with Canadian authors in the locations that inspired the work.

Alberta’s public libraries have until January 1 to respond to the province’s new censorship rules. James L. Turk, Toni Samek and Peter Bailey lay out what libraries can do to stand by their collections, policies, and commitment to intellectual freedom: buff.ly/agPMKln

More books, closer to home: Nelson Library pilots new rural delivery service www.castanet.net/news/Nelson/... Thanks to an Regional District of Central Kootenay Area E Community Development Grant, the Nelson Public Library (NPL) is piloting the expansion of its rural book delivery service.

Surprising success story: St. Catharines library branch doubles its visitors at Pen Centre www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara... St. Catharines Public Library was under pressure to relocate its Merritt Branch from its Hartzel Road home of 40 years. It turned out to be a good move

Have laws, will travel www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... The Supreme Court is moving, and one of the big challenges is getting its library across the street

‘Follow their interests’: Librarian on how to build a reading routine kids will actually stick to www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/0... Children’s librarian Kate Cattell-Daniels gives tips on how parents can make reading an accessible and fun part of their kids’ lives.

Okanagan Regional Library reads into its economic benefits www.timeschronicle.ca/okanagan-reg... Communities across the South Okanagan recently got a look at how much benefit libraries provide locally, not just in building knowledge and intellect but also in the sense of economic boosts.

Memoir of former Sault library director was recently published www.sootoday.com/local-entert... Diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer in early 2022, Willy Eisenbichler was determined to share his story

Panic buttons at P.E.I. libraries providing an 'additional layer of security' www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Library staff in Prince Edward Island are lauding an extra layer of workplace security with the recent installation of panic buttons for emergencies.

Library of Parliament marks 150 years on coins canadiancoinnews.com/library-of-p... The Library of Parliament, one of the most recognizable buildings on Parliament Hill, is being commemorated on two new collector coins released today by the Royal Canadian Mint.

‘Every kid gets a chance to have books,’ Dolly’s Imagination Library in St. Marys looks to create endowment fund www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic... Dolly Parton’s legacy of philanthropy is living on in the town of St. Marys one month, on book at a time.

Congratulations to Denise LaFitte on being recognized for her longstanding contributions to Canada’s research and library community with the 2026 Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award! librarianship.ca/news/denise-...

Bestselling Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid donates $300,000 to Annapolis Valley Regional Library librarianship.ca/news/rachel-...

Carlingwood library repairs may keep branch closed until mid-September, councillor says www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... Staff at the Ottawa Public Library say the areas affected by the flooding contained around 25,000 items in its children’s section, but no books in its collection were damaged.

Buzz off readers! Bees blocking entrance to St. John's library www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Hundreds of bees blocked the entrance to the A.C. Hunter Library in St. John's on Friday, as they swarmed the outside steps.

Uxbridge Public Library reopens following fire resulting from lightning strike www.durhamregion.com/news/uxbridg... The fire occurred at around 4:10 p.m. on July 21 after the clock tower was struck by lightning.

Minimal to no damage to flooded Ottawa Public Library collections, staff say www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... Staff at the Ottawa Public Library say damage to the collections at the Nepean Centrepointe and Carlingwood branches, both of which were flooded on Canada day, was minor.

Supreme Court sides with access to information watchdog over Yukon government www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... A judge has dismissed the Yukon's government's petition to ignore summons from Privacy Commissioner as part of an ongoing Information and Privacy Commission investigation.

Transformative renovation at Bowmanville Library aims to foster connection, community www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/bowmanv... The Bowmanville Library is getting a makeover — and community is at the heart of the plan.

Librarian to run in North Kildonan ward www.winnipegfreepress.com/this-just-in... Labour leader Orvie Dingwall is throwing her hat in the ring to unseat Coun. Jeff Browaty in North Kildonan.

Milton Public Library borrowers saved nearly $9M last year: report www.miltontoday.ca/local-news/m... Milton Public Library users saved roughly $9 million last year simply by borrowing books, technology and other items instead of buying them.