OPLA Council’s 2026 workplan is guided by OLA’s broader strategic plan and its three priorities:
• Champion libraries to secure the future through advocacy.
• Invest in people to strengthen the sector through education.
• Create value and build belonging through OLA membership.
As Ontario’s public libraries continue to evolve, one thing remains constant: we are stronger when we learn from one another. The OPLA Forum is new, and we are still discovering all the ways it can support and strengthen our community.
The Ontario Library Association (OLA) is excited to share that the Ontario Government is investing an additional $78,000 into the Internet Connectivity Grant. With this increase, all First Nation Public Libraries (FNPLs) and additional rural libraries will now have full support to maintain high-speed internet service for their communities. This funding increase will fully reimburse the costs of providing public internet access at an additional 30 libraries.
Library Day at Queen’s Park November 14-15, 2023 PHOTO: OLA & FOPL representatives with Hon. Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and MPP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek (Nov 2023). On November 14 and 15, 2023, delegates from OLA and FOPL took part in over 20 meetings at Queen’s Park, building awareness about the importance of Ontario’s libraries and the sector’s priority …
OLA on School Boards Banning & Restricting Books November 2023 “The Ontario Library Association (OLA) is deeply concerned by the growing number of attempts to restrict access to books by some school boards. This trend is particularly alarming as books that reflect 2SLGBTQIA+ perspectives, or featuring racialized characters and those with diverse gender identities, are …
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OSLA’s “A Guide to the Selection and Deselection of School Library Resources” Available Now! July 2023 OSLA has published “A Guide to the Selection and Deselection of School Library Resources”, which provides: information, best practices, and resources to support the selection and deselection of school library learning resources. resources to help school boards navigate concerns, questions, …
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