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From Plans to Progress: An Update on OPLA Council’s 2026 Workplan

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.

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Join the Conversation: The New OPLA Forum is Here

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. 

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The Inside Scoop on the 2026 Super Conference Theme

The Ontario Library Association (OLA)’s new Strategic Plan (2025–2028) brings renewed energy and focus to the entire library sector — and for members of the Ontario School Library Association (OSLA), it’s a meaningful call to action. Whether you’re a teacher-librarian or library technician, this plan speaks directly to the challenges you’re facing — and offers a path forward.

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What Our New Strategic Plan Means for OLA Members

The Ontario Library Association (OLA)’s new Strategic Plan (2025–2028) brings renewed energy and focus to the entire library sector — and for members of the Ontario School Library Association (OSLA), it’s a meaningful call to action. Whether you’re a teacher-librarian or library technician, this plan speaks directly to the challenges you’re facing — and offers a path forward.