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Manitoba Library Consortium Inc. to Dissolve

February 2, 2026
Following several years of reduced activity, the members of the Manitoba Library Consortium Inc. (MLCI) have voted to dissolve the organization. This decision took place at MLCI’s annual general meeting, held November 24, 2025.
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CULC releases national study on the social impact of urban public libraries

February 1, 2026
The Impact of Canadian Public Libraries explores the role public libraries play in community life and social wellbeing by drawing on data and lived experience from more than 18,000 respondents across 26 Canadian urban public library systems.
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Kingston Frontenac Public Library Receives the W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors

January 31, 2026
Ex Libris Association (ELA) presented the 2025 W.K. Lamb Award for Innovative Services to Seniors to the Kingston Frontenac Public Library for their “Older Adults Hub.”
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CFLA Releases Climate Action Resources for Library Sector

January 27, 2026
Funded by the Government of Canada, the resources were developed to educate library professionals and information workers about the pivotal role libraries play in addressing the climate crisis, but also to empower the sector to advocate for and elevate the profile of libraries as leaders in climate action and environmental literacy.
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Dick Ellis and Toni Samek receive CFLA Intellectual Freedom Award

January 21, 2026
The CFLA-FCAB Intellectual Freedom Award is the successor to the Canadian Library Association’s Advancement of Intellectual Freedom Award which was awarded annually between 1988 and 2016. It recognizes outstanding contributions to intellectual freedom in Canada.
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