News
Bestselling Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid donates $300,000 to Annapolis Valley Regional Library
News August 17, 2026
“Libraries are one of the most important services governments provide. I credit my local library for being a huge part of the reason I’m a published author today.”
Christina Neigel appointed University Librarian, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
News July 27, 2026
Neigel succeeds Todd Mundle, who is retiring following a distinguished career in higher education.
Sharon Day appointed Chief Executive Officer of Edmonton Public Library
News July 21, 2026
Day succeeds Pilar Martinez, who served 26 years with Edmonton Public Library, including eleven as CEO.
Kristine D’Souza appointed CEO and Director of Public Libraries of Pickering Public Library
News July 20, 2026
D’Souza joins Pickering from the Kingston Frontenac Public Library where she served as Director of Public Services.
IFLA selects Brasília, Brazil to host the 2028 World Library and Information Congress
News July 20, 2026
Brasília will host IFLA’s flagship event from August 21 to 24, 2028.
Stephanie Hall appointed CEO and Chief Librarian of Greater Victoria Public Library
News July 16, 2026
Hall succeeds Maureen Sawa, who is retiring after having served as GVPL’s CEO since 2010.
Andrea Cecchetto appointed Chief Executive Officer of Markham Public Library
News July 14, 2026
Cecchetto succeeds Catherine Biss, who retired at the end of June after having served as MPL’s CEO for 24 years.
The Impact of COVID-19 Public Policy on Canadian Public Library Workers: Invitation to Participate
News July 8, 2026
This study aims to learn about Canadian public library workers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic as they relate to the swift and often contradictory changes in policy and messaging from Provincial and Federal governments as well as library management and the news media.
New Westminster Public Library launches self-service borrowing downtown
News June 23, 2026
Downtown residents will benefit from increased access to library materials thanks to a New Westminster Public Library (NWPL) initiative to install a self-service borrowing kiosk and holds-pickup locker at the Anvil Centre.
APLA Open Letter Regarding Closure of 5 Branches of Annapolis Valley Regional Libraries
News June 10, 2026
“The importance of libraries in our province cannot be overstated. They are essential to lifelong learning and skills development for Nova Scotians of all ages. The loss of community libraries, especially those with youth-focused education initiatives, will reduce access to creative learning opportunities across the province.”