Ontario Public Library Week – October 19 to 25, 2025
October is Canadian Library Month! During the month, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of libraries’ valuable role in the lives of people in Canada.
In Ontario, the first week of October features First Nations Public Library Week (October 1-4), and the third week of October is Ontario Public Library Week (October 19-25). If the third week of October falls on a statutory holiday, OPLW will be held the following week.
Ontario Library Association (OLA) is the provincial coordinator for Ontario Public Library Week. As the coordinator, OLA provides public libraries and supporters with various promotional resources for Ontario Public Library Week. Graphics will be available this summer! OLA also typically organizes the OPLW launch event if applicable.
For 2025, Ontario Public Library Week will take place from October 19 to October 25, and the theme is “Libraries For Life / Biblios pour la vie.”
For questions and comments, please get in touch with communications@accessola.com
Digital Graphics and Assets
Digital graphics for 2025 OPLW/CLM will be available this summer. Click the corresponding links to view and right click on the graphics to download.
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🖥️ Celebrate with Every Screen: Use the Official Desktop Wallpaper All October
The OLA is calling on all libraries to showcase their support this October by using the official OPLW/CLM desktop wallpaper on all public computers!
OPLW Social Media Toolkit
Celebrate the week on social media, highlighting the valuable role your library plays in your community. Along with visuals, the OLA is sharing sample social media posts and tips & tricks for online engagement this year.
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Government Relations Toolkit – Engage Elected Officials during OPLW
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OPLW Showcase
The OLA is inviting the library community to share photos of past OPLW displays, programs, and events to help inspire each other as we plan for this year’s celebrations!
Submitted photos may be shared through OLA channels—such as our website, newsletter and social media—in the months leading up to OPLW to spark ideas for how we can bring OPLW to life in our libraries.
Poster/Bookmark Orders and Shipping
With support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, the OLA will once again provide printed OPLW posters and bookmarks to small libraries serving populations under 7,000. This year, however, materials will be automatically shipped to all eligible libraries—there’s no need to place an order or express interest. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact lkwok@accessola.com. All printed materials will be sent out by the end of September.
First Nations Public Library Week - Coordinated by Ontario Library Service
Since 2000, First Nation public libraries have used one week of the year to raise awareness of their resources, services, programs and activities. First Nations Public Library Week is celebrated the first week of October to coincide with Canadian Library Month.
First Nations Public Library Week is an opportunity to promote public library services and celebrate cultural uniqueness through creative library programming. We encourage all Ontario libraries to join in its celebration!
First Nations Public Library Week runs October 1-4.
Please visit the First Nations Public Library Week website for more information about the program’s history, updates, and resources.
Thank You to our 2024 Ontario Public Library Week Sponsors and Supporters!
The OLA thanks the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming for their support of Ontario Public Library Week.
Looking for library leaders to support Ontario Public Library Week.
If you support Ontario public libraries, maybe you are interested in sponsoring Ontario Public Library Week.
Your support will go toward printing and shipping OPLW posters and bookmarks for Ontario public libraries that serve a population of less than 7,000. This year, the OLA has taken on the ambitious goal of automatically shipping OPLW posters and bookmarks to all small libraries serving communities of less than 7,000 residents. That’s 213 libraries across the province, including those in rural, Northern and First Nation communities!
For your support you will receive recognition on Ontario Public Library Week promotional materials including the website and an invite to the official launch event for Ontario Public Library Week with the Minister (invited) and library CEOs.
OLA will also recognize you as a sponsor on sponsorship signage at other events such OLA Super Conference.
Sponsorship is $1,000 per company. If interested please contact Jefferson Gilbert or Jennifer Marriott at Gap.Point.Reach. Inc at info@gappointreach.com by August 15.
