Ontario Public Library Week - October 20 to 26, 2024
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 Nations Public Library Week (October 1-4), and the third week of October is Ontario Public Library Week (October 20-26). If the third week of October falls on a statutory holiday, OPLW will be held the following week.
Ontario Library Association (OLA) is the provincial coordinator for Ontario Public Library Week. As the coordinator, OLA provides public libraries and supporters with various promotional resources for Ontario Public Library Week. Graphics are now available below! OLA also typically organizes the OPLW launch event if applicable.
For 2024, Ontario Public Library Week will take place from October 20 to October 26, and the theme is “Libraries For Life.”
For questions and comments, please get in touch with communications@accessola.com
Digital Graphics and Assets
Digital graphics for 2024 OPLW/CLM are available below. Click the corresponding links to view and right click on the graphics to download.
Poster/Bookmark Orders and Shipping
If your public library system does not have an in-house printer and serves a population of under 7,000 people, poster and bookmark ordering will be available in a standard kit. Please click here to complete your details. 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 Nations Public Library Week is celebrated the first week of October to coincide with Canadian Library Month.
First Nations 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 Nations Public Library Week runs October 1-4.
Please visit the First Nations Public Library Week website for more information about the program’s history, updates, and resources.
Thank You to our Ontario Public Library Week Sponsors and Supporters!
The OLA thanks the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for their support of Ontario Public Library Week.
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.
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 Jefferson Gilbert or Jennifer Marriott at Gap.Point.Reach. Inc at info@gappointreach.com by August 15.
