The Accessible Reading Symposium is a virtual, two-day, bilingual event designed to help library staff and readers with print disabilities learn about accessible reading in Canada. Happening online March 11 and 12. celalibrary.ca/accessibl…
Exercise More: Creating Movement-Friendly Library Programs www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026…
Beyond Books: How Libraries Are Becoming the New Urban Living Rooms www.outlinesforum.org/beyond-bo…
The New York Public Library Announces the Return of Lunch Dances www.nypl.org/press/new…
Bill C-15 Update: House Finance Committee amendment reinstates protection for Library Book Rate librarianship.ca/news/bill… During its clause-by-clause review of the Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-15), the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance adopted an amendment put forward by the government to reinstate protections for free literature for the blind and reduced postage rates for library materials in the Canada Post Corporations Act.
A new report and toolkit on rural libraries supporting walking groups. Spotted in Stephen’s Lighthouse stephenslighthouse.com/2026/02/2…
The Secret History of Book Clubs No One Talks About magazine.1000libraries.com/the-secre…
What Goes Into Providing Digital Services at Libraries? Digital services require more funding and effort than most people realize medium.com/everylibr…
A Nice News Editor’s Love Letter to Public Libraries nicenews.com/culture/n…
Libraries & Bookstores You Can Spend the Night In www.1000libraries.com/post/libr…
Black History: Titles and Resources www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026…
“Canadians with disabilities are sure to have improved access to copyrighted works with the release of Accessible Content: A Guide to the Canadian Copyright Act on Searching for Accessible Formats and Producing and Distributing Alternate Formats…” www.slaw.ca/2026/01/2…
3 Ways to Bring Community Service into the Library www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026…
“Good Enough for Government Work”: Why Library Building Management Deserves Better www.linkedin.com/pulse/goo…
This Japanese Bookstore Trend Lets Readers Rent Shelves and Share Their Favorite Books magazine.1000libraries.com/this-japa…
Participate in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! February 22 - 27 www.arl.org/blog/part…
UK Charity Gives Away Thousands of Free Books at Food Banks. magazine.1000libraries.com/uk-charit…
Antonio La Cava on why libraries still matter in a digital world
The retired schoolteacher behind “Italy’s smallest library” discusses his bid to reverse declining reading rates — and how a three-wheeled van became a lifeline for young readers. www.reuters.com/lifestyle…
‘The Librarians’ To Premiere On PBS ‘Independent Lens’ As Political Backlash Mounts Against Book Banning [Monday February 9] deadline.com/2026/02/t…
A year of transformation and creativity in Wigan Libraries
“We’ve certainly made the most of that flexibility this year. From an intimate gig with Ben Ottewell to a high-energy wrestling event during half term and even an indoor ice rink for Christmas, Leigh Library has become a place where the unexpected happens.” www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/year…