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Inside OLA: October 27, 2026
Well, what a week! Last week, I hit the road for our Ontario Public Library Week Loud for Libraries Road Show, visiting libraries and meeting some pretty incredible people along the way. There is SO much to share, but I'm going to make you wait just a little longer. Next week,…
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Inside OLA: October 20, 2026
Happy Ontario Public Library Week! Celebrations began early this past Friday with Canadian Library Workers Day. I had the opportunity to attend a special flag-raising ceremony at Mississauga City Hall to recognize the incredible people who make our spaces both welcoming and…
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Inside OLA: October 13, 2026
There’s lots happening at OLA this week - fall is definitely in full swing! Canadian Library Month continues, and there is lots more ahead. Keep telling your library stories, keep making connections, and stay Loud for Libraries. Libraries have a role to play in the AI…
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Inside OLA: October 6, 2026
Happy Canadian Library Month from all of us at OLA! October is always one of my favourite months in library land, and there is already a lot of momentum building. This week is also First Nation Public Library Week, an important opportunity to celebrate FNPLs and the people who…
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Inside OLA: September 29, 2026
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour survivors of residential schools, remember those who never returned home, and reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonialism. It’s an important day for learning and reflection, but it’s also a…
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Inside OLA: September 22, 2026
It’s officially fall! Which means a few things – yes, I’m wearing a sweater. Yes, there is pumpkin spice cold brew in my mug. Yes, someone is gently reminding you that your Super Conference proposal is due very soon! Let me circle back on that. The post Inside OLA: September 22,…
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Inside OLA: September 15, 2026
Last week was a big staff week at OLA, with a full day for our senior leadership team followed by a full in-person staff day. We looked back at some of our summer highlights, talked about our goals for the next three months (somehow there are only 75 working days left in 2026!),…
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Inside OLA: September 9, 2026
Oops, we’re a day late, sorry. Let’s blame the holiday Monday? Happy back-to-school season, everyone! There’s something about September that always feels like a fresh start - new routines, new notebooks, and a pencil case full of sharpened Laurentian pencil crayons. Ahhh, the…
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Inside OLA: September 1, 2026
I mentioned that last week Lily and I attended Markham Public Library’s staff development day – and it was such a fantastic session. We talked about what it means to be Loud for Libraries and how everyone can be an advocate, no matter their role. Advocacy doesn’t always mean…
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Friction-Free Fiction: Reorganizing the Stacks for Student Success
“Where are the scary books?” “Do you have any fantasy like Percy Jackson?” “I like sports. Any novels about that?” If you’ve worked a day in a school library, chances are you’ve heard similar questions. The post Friction-Free Fiction: Reorganizing the Stacks for Student Success…