Public Libraries Sector
The Public Library Sector of OLA represents librarians, library staff and library board members who work in public libraries in Ontario on issues of common concern.
Public Libraries Sector Councils
Becoming an OLA member gives you access to the news and activities within the Public Library Sector, including Public Library Boards and the many communities at OLA. Here’s what you’ll gain:
- A strong professional network: Connect with colleagues working in public libraries, including public library board members
- Access OLA’s Communities of Practice: Indicate your interest in the communities that matter most to you (you can select more than one!)
- Resources that matter: Learn from professional development tools and events to better support public library staff.
- Exclusive updates: Receive Public Library Sector emails, including HooPLA newsletter and InsideOLBA
Awards
HoOPLA
The official publication of the Ontario Public Library Association (OPLA), that describes the decisions and activities of the OPLA leadership, explains OPLA programs and provides news of interest to Ontario public library staff and supporters.
Kickstart to Participation
Kickstart to Participation is an exciting one-year opportunity for a recent library program graduate. Candidate must currently be working in an Ontario public library and have graduated from their library program in the past three years. The successful candidate will join the OPLA Council as a non-voting representative, yet will participate in discussions and projects that OPLA Council is undertaking that year. For more information please visit OPLA Kickstart to Participation.
PLA Grant
Biennially, OPLA offers a PLA Conference Grant to a current OPLA member to assist financially to attend the PLA (Public Library Association) conference in the United States. This grant will not be offered in 2025.
Learn more about the PLA Conference Grant application process here.
