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
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…
Virtual
Thu, December 11, 2025 04:00 PM
About This Session The Forest of Reading® program presents an opportunity for school library staff to promote and share Canada’s…
Virtual
Wed, November 19, 2025 04:00 PM
About This Session Are you looking for fresh programming ideas for your school library learning commons? Do you need resources…
Virtual
Thu, October 23, 2025 , All Day
The Ontario Health Library and Information Association (OHLIA) represents library staff involved with the provision of health information in a diverse…
Virtual
Tue, October 21, 2025 04:00 PM
About This Session It is easy to feel alone in #libraryland - especially when you may be the only one…
Virtual
Thu, September 18, 2025 04:00 PM
About This Session How do you design your library space to work for all participants in your school community? Is…
Toronto Botanical Garden
Wed, September 3, 2025 06:00 PM
Join the OLA Special Libraries Committee for a tour of the Toronto Botanical Garden's Weston Family Library! This institution has Canada’s largest…
City of Toronto Archives
Fri, August 15, 2025 12:00 PM
Join the OLA Special Libraries Committee for a tour of the City of Toronto Archives. This facility houses records created by the…
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.
