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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 1d

Ottawa Public Library Board considers expansion of free membership criteria to include Indigenous communities ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/10/11/o...

The Ottawa Public Library Board will vote on a recommendation to extend free, full access membership to Indigenous communities.

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 1d

University of Manitoba plans to replace deteriorating library globalnews.ca/news/1147388...

First built in 1951, the Elizabeth Dafoe Library’s floors are deteriorating under the heavy shelves of books, and major cracks have appeared in the foundation.

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Carnegie Library turns 120, gets fresh start www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Winnipeg’s first public library hits 120 years and is set for a new chapter with a $22.8-million renovation to make it a modern facility to store Winnipeg’s history as the city archives.

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'Free to All': Winnipeg's 1st public library opened 120 years ago, soon to start new chapter www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Carved into the Tyndall Stone above the arched entrance to Winnipeg's first public library are the words "Free To All" but for the past 11 years, it's been closed to everyone.

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 1d

Shelburne Public Library welcomes new CEO Shannon McGrady citizen.on.ca/shelburne-pu...

A familiar face at the Orangeville Public Library is taking over as CEO of the Shelburne Public Library.

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 1d

North Shore LEGO artist builds replica of West Van library for 75th anniversary www.nsnews.com/local-news/n...

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is being shown in a fun, new way through Paul Hetherington’s latest brick creation

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 5d

Call for Participation: Former Student Librarian Work Experience Survey librarianship.ca/news/student...

"We are conducting a study on librarians who completed their MLIS or equivalent within the last 6 years and also who worked in an academic library during their time as a student."

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 5d

Call for Nominations: W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors librarianship.ca/news/w-kaye-...

The award is given to the library that provides innovative and excellent service to seniors and elders.

Nomination deadline: November 6, 2025

Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 6d

Kelti McGloin receives 2025 Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund librarianship.ca/news/kelti-m...

Dalhousie Dept of Information Science announced that Kelti McGloin, a Master of Information/Juris Doctor student, is the 2025 recipient of the Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund.

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 6d

The Toronto Public Library is taking new funding and investing in supporting seniors in the city, struggling with isolation. A recently announced $7 million dollar gift from The Walton's Trust is going into creating new initiatives to help seniors foster connection.

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 6d

New funding to help Toronto Public Library expand resources for seniors www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 20d

CARL and CFLA Release New Guide on the Canadian Copyright Act for Accessible Content librarianship.ca/news/accessi...

The guide provides a clear, practical overview of the laws governing access to and use of copyrighted materials for people with perceptual disabilities in Canada.

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 20d

Ce guide offre un aperçu simple et pratique des lois régissant l’accès et l’utilisation des œuvres protégées par le droit d’auteur pour les personnes ayant une déficience sensorielle au Canada.

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 20d

L’ABRC et la FCAB publient un nouveau guide sur la Loi canadienne sur le droit d’auteur pour les contenus accessibles librarianship.ca/news/contenu...

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L’Association des bibliothèques de recherche du Canada (ABRC) et la Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (FCAB) publient un nouveau guide sur la Loi canadienne sur le droit d’auteur pour les contenus accessibles

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 21d

Public consultation to be held regarding future Central Branch location www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...

Windsor Public Library’s (WPL) Central Branch will be on the move before 2028, when its current lease expires at the Paul Martin building.

Public consultation to be held regarding future Central Branch location

Windsor Public Library’s (WPL) Central Branch will be on the move before 2028, when its current lease expires at the Paul Martin building.

www.ctvnews.ca

Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 21d

‘Difficult’ budget cuts could see Bradford library close on Mondays www.innisfiltoday.ca/local-news/d...

‘The mayor proposed an actual decrease of $56,000 in our budget, so not only not an increase but a decrease,’ says library CEO

'Difficult' budget cuts could see Bradford library close on Mondays

‘The mayor proposed an actual decrease of $56,000 in our budget, so not only not an increase but a decrease,’ says library CEO

www.innisfiltoday.ca

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 21d

Cranbrook Library reduces hours, launches postcard campaign over funding concerns 1029rewindradio.ca/2025/09/19/2...

The Cranbrook Public Library has recently reduced its operating hours and staffing, citing rising costs and stagnant funding from all levels of government.

Cranbrook Library reduces hours, launches postcard campaign over funding concerns

The Cranbrook Public Library has recently reduced its operating hours and staffing, citing rising costs and st...

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 21d

Robert Munsch shows it’s not just books for grown-ups that can get banned in school www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

In 1990, schools removed “Giant, or Waiting for the Thursday Boat” from library shelves, calling it disrespectful and disgusting.

Robert Munsch shows it’s not just books for grown-ups that can get banned in school

In 1990, schools removed “Giant, or Waiting for the Thursday Boat” from library shelves, calling it disrespectful and disgusting.

www.thestar.com

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 24d

As Toronto's libraries increasingly find themselves on the front lines of the city's homelessness and mental health crisis, a program that aims to help some of the most vulnerable people is expanding to more branches.

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 24d

Toronto Public Library expanding social, crisis support services to more branches www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 27d

Comic Fest unites wide range of characters from super-realms www.barrietoday.com/local-entert...

Barrie Public Library’s annual Comic Fest showed superhero style, video characters and even a Jedi Knight Saturday at the downtown branch.

Comic Fest unites wide range of characters from super-realms

‘I like that she’s a very independent woman, and she saves the day,’ says Barrie resident of Superwoman.

www.barrietoday.com

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 27d

How Alberta is bringing American book bans to Canada ricochet.media/justice/far-...

Far-right Christian nationalist groups imported U.S. censorship tactics to target literary classics and LGBTQ+ stories

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 27d

“One thing we can do is examine our systems, which we can change, and see how we might offer love, support and solidarity to people in crisis. This isn’t done by building fortresses to keep them out, but by extending welcome and care and meeting them where they are, in places like the Millennium.”

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 27d

Letting the Millennium Library be what it can be www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/edit...

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Opinion: Letting the Millennium Library be what it can be

After yet another underwhelming response to a tragic incident, it’s fair to ask whether the City of Winnipeg wants to keep the Millennium Library open. One man killed himself by jumping over the…

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Librarianship.ca @librarianshipca.bsky.social · 27d

All 100 Toronto libraries to be open on Sundays year-round www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-p...

Toronto Public Library sent a notice on Sunday to inform card holders that it will be updating library hours starting on Oct. 19

All 100 Toronto libraries to be open on Sundays year-round

Toronto Public Library sent a notice on Sunday to inform card holders that it will be updating library hours starting on Oct. 19

www.torontotoday.ca

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