Canadian Librarianship News Updates: 2026
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January 4, 2026
TNRD library on North Shore set to receive myriad renovations
The North Kamloops Library is set to receive a facelift, beginning this month.
TNRL seeking feedback in first review of mobile library since 2016
Launched in 1973, the TNRL’s Mobile Library predates the inception of the library system in 1974. The service has evolved over time to meet the changing needs of communities, the TNRL added, noting the last Mobile Library service review was done in 2016.
January 3, 2026
Lambton County’s library of things adds first musical instrument to collection
The Lambton County Library has added ukuleles to its library of things.
P.E.I. libraries continued to see rising usage as Islanders borrowed more books in 2025
In a news release Tuesday, the province said Islanders borrowed 735,151 library items over the past year — one of the highest circulation totals on record and a seven per cent increase compared to 2024.
Small town and rural libraries feeling financial strain in Alberta
As a renewed push is underway to update provincial funding, Alberta’s libraries in small towns and rural counties are feeling the strain of filling in gaps for their community while a variety of costs are rising.
January 2, 2026
E-books cost more, but please don’t stop borrowing them, libraries say
Libraries across Vancouver Island are finding it harder to make ends meet as usage of digital collections continues to increase.
Leader council approves library funding, 2026 appointments at December meeting
The Leader Library’s request for additional funding was approved, with the town adding $3,500 to the annual levy to maintain current operating hours.
New drop-bin at Chase Library will make it easier for people with disabilities to return books
An accessible, street-level book drop bin is being installed at the Chase Library, thanks to grant funding from the Social Planning and Research Council of B.C.
North Bay council is projecting a $30 million investment in the public library over 10 years
The library space report will say the present library is too small for the size of North Bay, the book stacks are too high, there is very limited private reading and study space.
Raiders players swap hockey sticks for storybooks at Prince Albert library
Reading with the Raiders is a long-running literacy program that has players from the Prince Albert Raiders hockey team spend time reading with kids. It’s a different kind of exposure for young fans who usually watch from the stands.
Staff illnesses close Windsor Public Library Seminole Branch
Windsor Public Library (WPL) posted on social media saying the Seminole Branch is closed due to staff illnesses.
