Ontario Library Service

10/14/2026

🍂This October, EBSCOLearning is offering a two-part webinar series for Ontario Libraries on LearningExpress Library and BlueCareer:

✅Session 1: A Brand-New Look & Feel: Exciting Updates to the LearningExpress Interface! Thursday, October 15 at 1:00 PM EDT

✅Session 2: Trade Secrets, Unlocked: Introducing BlueCareer, EBSCOLearning’s Skilled Trades Resource Centre. Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 PM EDT

👉Register here: https://ebsco.zoom.us/meeting/register/X3DVvmrNQ02S4aKIhWfruQ

Both sessions will be recorded and provided to registrants for later playback.

10/13/2026

📅On Wednesday, October 28th, join us for "Hitting Your Limit", a webinar featuring Mark Reinelt, Director of Public Services at the Okanagan Regional Library. Mark will explore the impact of trauma in library work and share strategies for navigating its challenges.

👉Details and Registration are on LearnHQ:https://learnhq.ca/ #/instructor-led-courses/8428eb70-3a87-40ac-ad37-3d12ea4c44a8

10/09/2026

🎊Thank you for celebrating First Nation Public Library Week with us!

We would love to hear how your library participated. Share your photos and activities on social media using or send them to us by email.

Thank you for supporting First Nation public libraries. See you next year! 📚❤️

10/08/2026

🏆The results are in!

Curious who won the 2026 First Nation Communities READ awards? Watch this morning's award announcement video to discover the winning titles and celebrate the authors whose stories resonated with readers across First Nation communities: https://resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2026 -lib-ctab-17075285-3

10/07/2026

👾 Meet Baabii, a (mostly) friendly monster who lives on an island in the Great Lakes! Baabii loves sharing his passion for Anishinaabemowin through stories, songs, and activities. He also happens to be a big fan of public libraries.

📽️In this short video, Baabii visits a First Nation Public Library that is especially close to his little monster's heart. Join him on his adventure:

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10/06/2026

👥 Today we are celebrating First Nation Public Library staff!

👉Read a blog post submitted by Peter Peters from Beausoleil First Nation Public Library as he reflects on his journey through the EXCEL Certificate Program. His experiences highlight the value of professional development and lifelong learning in public libraries: https://www.olservice.ca/blog/2026/10/06/excel-student-profile-peter-peters/

10/05/2026

🎉Happy First Nation Public Library Week!📚✨

We're excited to kick off the week with several videos now available online:
🎥 Elders' Panel
🎥 Microlearning Training: Collections Management
🎥 First Nation Communities READ Author Talk with Shortlisted Authors

Start with the Elders' Panel by clicking on the YouTube link below and explore the other resources throughout the week: https://youtu.be/8bh4NKrkUVU?si=0FCcYSbE9kkpBXTw

10/02/2026

It's almost 🎉First Nation Public Library Week!📚✨

We’re thrilled to celebrate the amazing work of First Nation Public Libraries across the province!

📅Don’t forget — OLS is hosting virtual programs all week long, and you can catch them anytime on the FNPLW website: https://resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2026

💬Be sure to share your fantastic events and programs using — let’s spread the celebration far and wide!

10/01/2026

🍂This fall, OLS is hosting an MOU Series exploring both the theory and practice of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).

Part One, featuring Jonathan Scott, VP of Crestview Strategy and former municipal councillor of Bradford West Gwillimbury, is taking place on Thursday, October 15th.

Part Two will bring together three Ontario library CEOs to discuss real-world applications and lessons learned and will take place on Thursday, November 12th.

🔎Details and Registration are on LearnHQ: https://learnhq.ca/ #/catalog/2a7aecfa-73f5-481a-b6b0-222dbb578d2b?_sort=newest

📣Bundle and Save! Register for both sessions and save $25 using the code MOU25 at checkout.