October is Canadian Library Month! During the month, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of libraries’ valuable role in the lives of people in Canada.
In Ontario, the first week of October features First Nation Public Library Week, and the third week is Ontario Public Library Week (October 18-24). The 2026 theme is “Loud for Libraries / Haut et fort pour les bibliothèques.“
OLA is the provincial coordinator for Ontario Public Library Week. We provide public libraries and supporters with various promotional resources and graphics, which you can access below.
For questions and comments, please get in touch with communications@accessola.com
About the 2026 Theme - Loud for Libraries / Haut et fort pour les bibliothèques
Ontario Public Library Week (OPLW) 2026 takes place October 18–24, just ahead of the Ontario Municipal Elections on October 26. This timing presents a valuable opportunity for our sector to come together and highlight the essential role of public libraries as communities across the province elect new local representatives.
This year’s theme, Loud for Libraries / Haut et fort pour les bibliothèques, invites people across Ontario to consider what they are willing to do for libraries in their own communities:
- Will you be loud for libraries?
- Will you vote for libraries?
- Will you stand up for libraries?
- Will you speak up for libraries?
The theme creates space for reflection, conversation, and visible, collective support for public libraries and the communities they serve. It recognizes that advocacy can take many forms, and that every voice plays a role in shaping strong, responsive library services.
Loud for Libraries / Haut et fort pour les bibliothèques also challenges long-standing perceptions of libraries as quiet, passive spaces. While libraries continue to offer spaces for reading, learning, and reflection, they are also vibrant community hubs for dialogue, creativity, connection, and civic participation. The theme reinforces the idea that libraries are not only places to visit, but institutions worth speaking up for.
Digital Graphics and Assets
Digital graphics for OPLW/CLM 2026 coming soon. Watch out for them this summer.
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OPLW Social Media Toolkit
Updated 2026 Social Media Toolkit Coming Soon.
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2026 OLA Advocacy Toolkit
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Poster/Bookmark Orders and Shipping
With support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, the OLA will once again provide printed OPLW posters and bookmarks to small libraries serving populations under 7,000. Materials will be automatically shipped to all eligible libraries—there’s no need to place an order or express interest. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact lkwok@accessola.com. All printed materials will be sent out by the end of September.
First Nations Public Library Week - Coordinated by Ontario Library Service
Since 2000, First Nation public libraries have used one week of the year to raise awareness of their resources, services, programs and activities. First Nation Public Library Week is celebrated the first week of October to coincide with Canadian Library Month.
First Nation Public Library Week is an opportunity to promote public library services and celebrate cultural uniqueness through creative library programming. We encourage all Ontario libraries to join in its celebration!
First Nation Public Library Week runs October 6-10.
Please visit the First Nation Public Library Week website for more information about the program’s history, updates, and resources.
2026 Ontario Public Library Week Sponsors
The OLA thanks the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming for their support of Ontario Public Library Week.
If you are interested in sponsoring OPLW 2026, please contact Jennifer Marriott at Gap.Point.Reach. Inc at info@gappointreach.com by August 15.
Looking for library leaders to support Ontario Public Library Week.
If you support Ontario public libraries, maybe you are interested in sponsoring Ontario Public Library Week.
Your support will go toward printing and shipping OPLW posters and bookmarks for Ontario public libraries that serve a population of less than 7,000. This year, the OLA willautomatically shipping OPLW posters and bookmarks to all small libraries serving communities of less than 7,000 residents. That’s 213 libraries across the province, including those in rural, Northern and First Nation communities!
For your support you will receive recognition on Ontario Public Library Week promotional materials including the website and an invite to the official launch event for Ontario Public Library Week with the Minister (invited) and library CEOs.
OLA will also recognize you as a sponsor on sponsorship signage at other events such OLA Super Conference.
Sponsorship is $1,000 per company. If interested please contact Jennifer Marriott at Gap.Point.Reach. Inc at info@gappointreach.com by August 15.
