Upcoming Events
Library Space Design Challenges: A Virtual Workshop Series
- February 12, 2026 | Blue Mountain Public Library
- March 12, 2026 | St. Angela Merici School (DPCDSB)
- April 16, 2026 | Roseville Public School
Freedom to Read Week
- February 24, 2026 | Breaking the Chain: Unlocking Library Programming Ideas in Support of Freedom to Read
Library Space Design Challenges: A Virtual Workshop Series
Whether you’re in need of renovation insights or you want to share your experience and expertise with others who may be struggling with community engagement and planning, this virtual workshop series offers a unique opportunity to support the library community, and gain new perspectives on library space design challenges. Join other library workers and architects for one (or more) of these curated case study sessions to troubleshoot and find creative solutions together. Then stay tuned for even more case studies at the main event in June 2026: the Library as Place Conference! Co-presented by the OLA Library as Place Committee.
Grab a series pass and attend all three workshops:
- February 12, 2026 – Blue Mountain Public Library (Session registration now also available)
- March 12, 2026 – St. Angela Merici School (DPCDSB)
- April 16, 2026 – Roseville Public School
Individual session registration coming soon!
Breaking the Chain: Unlocking Library Programming Ideas in Support of Freedom to Read
How do you encourage readers to seek out banned books? There’s more than one way, that’s for sure! Freedom to Read Week encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. While there is an increasingly coordinated effort to remove books tackling a wide range of topics from shelves, libraries can put just as much effort into coordinating their own engaging programs in response. This panel includes FTR advocates from across Canada who have seized the opportunity to bring community attention to banned books in creative ways. Tune into this discussion and Q&A period to inspire your own library programming and join the effort to broaden minds and encourage important dialogues!
Presented by The Partnership and hosted by The Education Institute / OLA.
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm ET
Location: Online via Zoom.
Moderator: Emily Burns, Director of Education, OLA
Panelists:
- Kelly McCray, Ontario-based artist and creator of Tower of Banned Books
- Cora-Lee Eisses, Library Assistant, Cape Breton Public Library (Baddeck Branch)
- Wendy Wright, Library Director, Smithers Public Library
Leadership and Management series
Participate in interactive virtual sessions to build essential management skills, improve leadership performance, and inspire resilience to navigate challenging library workplace situations.
Category/Categories: Management and Admin / Staff, Training, Mentorship
Intended Audience: Library and information management professionals from across all sectors are welcome to attend, including those currently in or seeking future potential leadership / management roles.
The Library Marketplace Curated Collection
Check out our resources on leadership and management to add to your training library or personal collection. Visit the Library Marketplace for recommended reads!