Librarianship.ca
@librarianshipca.bsky.social
Building the Canadian library and information community 🇨🇦 https://librarianship.ca
Carlingwood library repairs may keep branch closed until mid-September, councillor says www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... Staff at the Ottawa Public Library say the areas affected by the flooding contained around 25,000 items in its children’s section, but no books in its collection were damaged.
Buzz off readers! Bees blocking entrance to St. John's library www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Hundreds of bees blocked the entrance to the A.C. Hunter Library in St. John's on Friday, as they swarmed the outside steps.
Uxbridge Public Library reopens following fire resulting from lightning strike www.durhamregion.com/news/uxbridg... The fire occurred at around 4:10 p.m. on July 21 after the clock tower was struck by lightning.
Minimal to no damage to flooded Ottawa Public Library collections, staff say www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... Staff at the Ottawa Public Library say damage to the collections at the Nepean Centrepointe and Carlingwood branches, both of which were flooded on Canada day, was minor.
Minimal to no damage to flooded Ottawa Public Library collections, staff say
Staff at the Ottawa Public Library say damage to the collections at the Nepean Centrepointe and Carlingwood branches, both of which were flooded on Canada day, was minor.
ctvnews.ca
Supreme Court sides with access to information watchdog over Yukon government www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... A judge has dismissed the Yukon's government's petition to ignore summons from Privacy Commissioner as part of an ongoing Information and Privacy Commission investigation.
Supreme Court sides with Information and Privacy Commission over Yukon government | CBC News
A judge has dismissed the Yukon's government's petition to ignore summons from Privacy Commissioner as part of an ongoing Information and Privacy Commission investigation.
cbc.ca
Transformative renovation at Bowmanville Library aims to foster connection, community www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/bowmanv... The Bowmanville Library is getting a makeover — and community is at the heart of the plan.
Librarian to run in North Kildonan ward www.winnipegfreepress.com/this-just-in... Labour leader Orvie Dingwall is throwing her hat in the ring to unseat Coun. Jeff Browaty in North Kildonan.
Librarian to run in North Kildonan ward
Labour leader Orvie Dingwall is throwing her hat in the ring to unseat Coun. Jeff Browaty in North Kildonan. Dingwall, a librarian, was previously the president of the University of Manitoba…
winnipegfreepress.com
Milton Public Library borrowers saved nearly $9M last year: report www.miltontoday.ca/local-news/m... Milton Public Library users saved roughly $9 million last year simply by borrowing books, technology and other items instead of buying them.
Milton Public Library borrowers saved nearly $9M last year: report
Annual report also highlights growth across programs and services
miltontoday.ca
UHN partners with Toronto Public Library to launch mobile clinic pilot project toronto.citynews.ca/2026/07/22/u... Nearly four years after Dr. Andrew Boozary came up with the idea of a mobile clinic, a pilot project for the concept helping Toronto's underserved community is up and running.
UHN partners with Toronto Public Library to launch mobile clinic pilot project
Nearly four years after Dr. Andrew Boozary came up with the idea of a mobile clinic, a pilot project for the concept helping Toronto's underserved community is up and running.
toronto.citynews.ca
Library ‘campers,’ staff evacuated safely after historic Ontario clock tower struck by lightning www.insauga.com/library-camp... The iconic Uxbridge Library Clock Tower - built in 1887 - was struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon.
Library 'campers,' staff evacuated safely after historic Ontario clock tower struck by lightning | insauga
One of Canada oldest clock towers and an iconic landmark in downtown Uxbridge was struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon, with firefighters responding quickly to douse the flames and township staff…
insauga.com
Inside the library anchoring an Ontario community redevelopment www.theglobeandmail.com/business/ind... New Guelph library becomes hub as part of downtown revitalization
Inside the library anchoring an Ontario community redevelopment
New Guelph library becomes hub as part of downtown revitalization
theglobeandmail.com
Sharon Day appointed Chief Executive Officer of Edmonton Public Library librarianship.ca/news/sharon-... The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) Board announced the appointment of Sharon Day as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 17, 2026.
Sharon Day appointed Chief Executive Officer of Edmonton Public Library - news
Home
librarianship.ca
Catching up with: Dawn Monroe librarianship.ca/blog/dawn-mo... Catching up with is a new profile series from Librarianship.ca to feature retired members of the Canadian library community.
Kristine D’Souza appointed CEO and Director of Public Libraries of Pickering Public Library librarianship.ca/news/dsouza-... The Pickering Public Library Board today announced the appointment of Kristine D’Souza as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Public Libraries.
librarianship.ca
Alberta government gives public libraries Jan. 1 deadline to comply with new restrictions www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta government gives public libraries Jan. 1 deadline to comply with new restrictions | CBC News
The province informed public libraries this month that they have until the start of the new year to establish new practices restricting access to library materials containing sexually explicit images ...
cbc.ca
Newmarket library workers reach tentative deal after picket www.newmarkettoday.ca/local-news/n... Workers were bargaining after being without a contract since March 31, seeking wage hikes, improved security
Newmarket library workers reach tentative deal after picket
Workers were bargaining after being without a contract since March 31, seeking wage hikes, improved security
newmarkettoday.ca
IFLA selects Brasília, Brazil to host the 2028 World Library and Information Congress librarianship.ca/news/ifla-br... Brasília will host IFLA’s flagship event from August 21 to 24, 2028.
Windsor Public Library Central Branch will temporarily move to City Hall Square, officials confirm www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... The City of Windsor has confirmed a new temporary location for the Windsor Public Library's Central Branch.
Windsor Public Library Central Branch will temporarily move to City Hall Square, officials confirm | CBC News
The City of Windsor has confirmed a new temporary location for the Windsor Public Library's Central Branch.
cbc.ca
Our public library is a shared space, not a shelter www.thespec.com/opinion/cont... Public libraries are not open to “everyone,” regardless of behaviour, and they never have been. They are open to people who abide by the policies set by library board, writes Wendy Newman.
Our public library is a shared space, not a shelter
New requirements aim to balance access and community safety.
thespec.com
Kraken captain Jordan Eberle donates $700K to Calgary Public Library Foundation www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... The Sticks and Strings Foundation, founded by NHL player Jordan Eberle and his wife, Lauren Rodych-Eberle, has donated $700,000 to the Calgary Public Library Foundation.
Kraken captain Jordan Eberle donates $700K to Calgary Public Library Foundation
The Sticks and Strings Foundation, founded by NHL player Jordan Eberle and his wife, Lauren Rodych-Eberle, has donated $700,000 to the Calgary Public Library Foundation.
ctvnews.ca
Cochrane library concept draws $60M sticker shock www.cochraneeagle.ca/local-news/c... A proposed $60.8-million library and civic hub concept sparked discussion at Cochrane council, with Mayor Morgan Nagel calling for a lower-cost approach to meeting the community's future needs.
Mayor rejects $60M Cochrane library concept
The first phase of Cochrane's library needs study recommends planning for a larger library and civic hub, but the project's estimated $60.8-million price tag drew immediate concern from council.
cochraneeagle.ca
Miramichi reopens talks on how to replace library operating in former Tim Hortons www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... A new Miramichi city council has reopened the discussion on how to replace the demolished Chatham Public Library, which is operating temporarily in a small downtown Chatham storefront.
La Bibliothèque publique de Clarence-Rockland prépare son expansion www.ledroit.com/actualites/a... 1/2
La Bibliothèque publique de Clarence-Rockland prépare son expansion
Confrontée à un manque d’espace et à une demande grandissante, la Bibliothèque publique de Clarence-Rockland a obtenu un financement de 25 000 $ du conseil municipal de la Cité de Clarence-Rockland…
ledroit.com
Penticton library to remain independent after council vote www.castanet.net/news/Pentict... Penticton City Council decided on Tuesday that its local library will remain independent.
Penticton library to remain independent after council vote
Penticton library to remain independent after council vote
castanet.net
Une bouée de sauvetage temporaire pour cinq bibliothèques ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie... La mobilisation citoyenne porte ses fruits dans la vallée d'Annapolis, en Nouvelle-Écosse, où cinq bibliothèques locales viennent d'obtenir un sursis.
Une bouée de sauvetage temporaire pour cinq bibliothèques | OHdio | Radio-Canada
Écoutez l’extrait de l’émission Le réveil / Nouvelle-Écosse et T.-N. : Une bouée de sauvetage temporaire pour cinq bibliothèques
ici.radio-canada.ca
Board allowing 5 Annapolis Valley libraries to stay open until September www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... Five Annapolis Valley, N.S., libraries that were slated to close this month have been granted a two-month reprieve.
Board allowing 5 Annapolis Valley libraries to stay open until September
Five Annapolis Valley, N.S., libraries that were slated to close this month have been granted a two-month reprieve.
ctvnews.ca
Annapolis Valley libraries slated for closure will stay open until end of September www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Five libraries in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley that were set to permanently close their doors next week have been handed a reprieve.
Annapolis Valley libraries slated for closure will stay open until end of September | CBC News
Five libraries in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley that were set to permanently close their doors next week have been handed a reprieve.
cbc.ca
Demand for e-books opens expensive new chapter at Orillia library www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/d... 'They tend to be three times the price of a physical book because of the licensing costs, so it does affect what we can purchase through our collections,' says official
Can small-town libraries go independent? Lawrencetown library looks to Canning for answers www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... 1/2
