The OLA offers opportunities for learning, networking and celebrating within the library world through a variety of in-person and online events. Through high-quality continuing education and engaging programming, members and the broader library community gain takeaways applicable to their daily work.
Upcoming Events
Virtual
Wed, June 3, 2026 04:00 PM
About This Session How do you use your circulation software to tell a story? The reports and numbers hidden in…
Virtual
Tue, May 12, 2026 04:00 PM
About This Session This session is designed specifically for teacher-librarians seeking to deepen their understanding of the privacy, security, and…
Harbourfront Centre
Tue, May 12, 2026 10:00 AM
Do you love to read? Are you ready to make some noise for books? Do you want to meet your…
Virtual
Wed, April 15, 2026 04:00 PM
About This Session Do you have an eco-friendly school library learning commons? Would you like to know what steps you…
Virtual
Tue, March 10, 2026 04:00 PM
About This Session Join Maria Martella (TinLids) and James Saunders (Saunders Books) as they share the newest in Canadian children’s…
Virtual
Thu, February 19, 2026 04:00 PM
About This Session Our own OSLA Past-President, Wendy Burch Jones joins fellow members of the Canadian Centre for Free Expression’s…
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Wed, January 28, 2026
The Ontario Library Association Super Conference will be taking place January 28-31, 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Please…
Tue, January 20, 2026 12:00 PM
Are you curious about the differences between MLIS and LIT career paths? Do you have an LIT diploma and wonder…
Virtual
Thu, January 15, 2026 04:00 PM
About This Session: This session will provide Super Conference attendees, especially those headed to OLASC for the first time, with…
Virtual
Tue, January 6, 2026 12:00 PM
Join the OLA Education Team to hear all about the OLA Super Conference experience - how best to prepare, what…
Please visit the OLA Events page for more information.
Special Awareness Days
Explore More of What OLA Has to Offer
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- OLA Super Conference: Experience the annual OLA conference, built brick by brick with a focus on addressing issues that matter most to our members across library sectors.
- In-Person and Virtual Events: Join us for exciting annual events hosted by OLA’s divisions and committees.
- Virtual Workshops: Advance your library and information science knowledge by taking advantage of specialized interactive workshops offered through The Education Institute.
- Live OnLibChats: Connect, ask questions, and share your knowledge with your peers working in libraries in a virtual setting moderated by OLA staff and volunteers.
- Connect & Explore Library Tours: Get behind-the-scenes looks at new and exciting library spaces.
- Special Awareness Days: Participate in special days, weeks, and months that highlight topics of importance to the library world on an annual and biennial basis.
