2026 Parkland Conference Call for Submissions

You are invited to attend/present at the 2026 Parkland Regional Library System Conference on Monday, September 21st. The conference will be held at the Lacombe Memorial Center, 5214 50 Ave, Lacombe, AB The PRLS planning committee is currently seeking program proposals for one-hour presentations at the conference. Our conference attendees …

Re-Post: Our Freedom to Read and Why It’s Important

Libraries are essential gateways for all persons living in Canada to advance themselves through literacy, lifelong learning, social engagement, and cultural enrichment. ~ Canadian Federation of Library Associations Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries In 2025, we put together a blog series all about Intellectual Freedom. We thought we’d re-share …

Our Freedom to Read and Why It’s Important – Patrons

What do library patrons need to know about freedom to read? “The freedom to choose what we read does not, however, include the freedom to choose for others.” Canadian School Libraries Association Additional Resources CFLA’s Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries National Freedom to Read Week Centre for Free Expression’s …