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The Manitoba Library Association provides leadership in the promotion, development and support of library and information services in Manitoba for the benefit of Association members, the library and information community and the citizens of Manitoba.

01/09/2026

If you work with people, it’s crucial to know how to defuse dangerous situations before they
become violent. This workshop will equip you with a trauma-informed approach to de-escalate
situations with confidence, interpersonal communication skills, and empathy.

You will explore the dynamics of how our brains manage escalating emotions, identify enablers of violence, and learn regulation skills so you can confidently navigate tense situations. By the end of this training, you will have a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies.

*NOTE* This training is limited to 50 participants!
Register today with our Google Form: https://forms.gle/d51F3ysdVKe1ffYV7

01/08/2026

The Manitoba Library Association is very pleased to present this in-person screening of The Librarians (https://thelibrariansfilm.com/)

Please join us on Friday, January 16 at 6pm for a screening of this film and an important discussion afterwards as we bring in library workers to discuss the real experiences facing libraries in Manitoba today.

There will also be a chance for some nibblies and networking!
The parking lot at the back (off Despins Street) is unrestricted/free after 5 p.m.

Looking forward to seeing you there - please reach out with questions: programs@mla.mb.ca
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If January 16 doesn't work for you, have no fear!
There are three other dates on January 18, 19, and 20 - thanks to Void MicroCinema :

Tickets are available at showpass.com/o/void-micro-cinema
*The Sunday, January 18 | 1pm screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the threat to library sovereignty and freedom of education here in Manitoba featuring local education and labour representatives (including Kirsten from MLA!)

01/07/2026

Wanting a change of pace for 2026? Looking for a volunteer commitment that will have a direct impact on libraries and library workers in Manitoba? Seeking a meaningful way to give back and support the library profession?
The Manitoba Library Association needs you!

We are currently recruiting for:
* Treasurer
* Secretary (to start spring 2026)
* Communications Director
* Library Technicians Division Chair
* Library Trustees Division Co-Chair (shared position)

Moving from a working to a governing board of directors, the MLA staff supports and implements the vision and mandate of the Manitoba Library Association.

For questions and more information, please reach out to:
president@mla.mb.ca OR ExecDirector@mla.mb.ca

01/05/2026

Fundraising doesn’t have to feel intimidating!

The Introduction to Fundraising workshop is designed for small organizations and library boards looking to strengthen their fundraising confidence. Participants will explore the donor cycle, learn how donors think, and discover practical ways to build meaningful relationships with supporters.

Topics Covered Include:

* Recognize the boards role in fundraising.
* Understand the donor cycle and its role in successful fundraising.
* Learn how to develop a case for support.
* Explore tools and techniques for effective donor and sponsor prospecting.
* How to build relationships with prospect donors.

Sign up for FUNDRAISING BASICS via our Google form: https://forms.gle/R6J4YeSWFpptowwu8

01/05/2026

Let’s start 2026 with some professional development!

Libraries are already doing incredible work, how can we get the word out?

Social media is one of the most powerful (and affordable!) tools libraries have to connect with their communities, promote programs, and build long-term support!

This Social Media Basics for Non-Profits workshop helps library staff, volunteers, and board members move beyond “just posting” to using social media strategically and sustainably for small teams.

Topics Covered Include:

* Understanding what social media does (and doesn't) do well
* How social media fits into the donor life-cycle
* The bi-directional nature of social media marketing
* Setting achievable goals that align with your organization's capacity
* Measuring success without getting lost in metrics
* Creating sustainable practices that won't burn out your team

Sign up for SOCIAL MEDIA BASICS via our Google Form: https://forms.gle/LmGBJMPL7JQC1Cte8

12/22/2025

The Manitoba Library Association is thrilled to announce an in-person screening of The Librarians (watch the trailer: thelibrariansfilm.com) on Friday, January 16 at 6pm at the Université de Saint-Boniface.

This documentary is making big headlines at film festivals and throughout libraryland as it tackles censorship and the freedom to read through the experiences of librarians in a small U.S. town. We will be hosting a panel debrief discussion afterwards to bring the Canadian and Manitoba context into the conversation.

We look forward to seeing you!

For libraries and library workers not in Winnipeg, stay tuned for information about a virtual screening room that will be accessible online throughout the week of January 18-24. Watch for news in our newsletter and social media.

This screening is possible because of the generous support by the Goethe-Institute and the Université de Saint-Boniface.

12/19/2025

Update from the organizers:

"NNELS and CELA have been able to meet with Finance Minister Champagne's office and discussions have also been held with staff in both the Office of the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Services and Procurement and the Prime Minister’s Office. We are also working in conjunction with CULC (Canadian Urban Libraries Council) and other supporting library organizations on the different, but related, issue of repealing the clause which ensures reduced postage rates for library materials. Both issues are wrapped in the same section of Bill C-15 that proposes changes to the Canada Post Corporations Act.

In our meetings, our message to the government has been the following:

While we welcome Canada Post's and the government's assurances that these rates will not be touched, their statements also continue to support the amendments which repeal these very clauses which guarantee regulatory protection. Ensuring these critical services are enshrined in legislation, rather than being controlled by Canada Post and its Board, protects them from further change without consultation, at the whim of a Board that may not prioritize these issues.

We are deeply concerned with the lack of consultation with the affected communities on these proposed changes which would have a profound impact on people across Canada and our collective ability to provide equitable access to reading.

We call on the government to keep in place these two provisions which provide regulatory protection to ensure equitable access to reading across Canada."

Letters of support are still needed!
Please visit https://celalibrary.ca/ and https://nnels.ca/ for more information.

12/17/2025

Start the New Year off with some free training for MLA membership!
Coming up in January and February 2026, we are offering online workshops on:
Social Media Basics
Fundraising Basics
De-escalation of potentially violent situations

See post below for dates and times.
Sign up for the training at: https://mla.mb.ca/2025/12/15/free-training-in-january-and-february-2026/

12/15/2025

Attention Libraries! Bring the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to your community! 📣 We invite all public libraries to host an Olympic and Paralympic Games Watch Party. Over 850 public libraries across the country have already signed-up! Don't miss the chance to gather your community for this national celebration! 🔗 Register now to join the action! https://insightscanada.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7V8HbktCUWovKPY

12/10/2025

Au nom du conseil d’administration de la Manitoba Library Association (MLA), veuillez trouver ci-joint les lettres que nous soumettons aux comités sénatoriaux permanents des finances nationales ainsi que des transports et des communications, ainsi qu’aux députés du Manitoba.

Ces lettres présentent nos préoccupations majeures concernant le projet de loi C-15, notamment l’abrogation des dispositions qui soutiennent le tarif bibliothécaire et l’envoi postal gratuit pour les personnes aveugles ou ayant une incapacité d’impression. Comme mentionné dans notre correspondance, ces changements auraient des répercussions importantes et durables sur l’accès équitable aux services de bibliothèque — particulièrement pour les membres des communautés rurales, nordiques et pour les personnes vivant avec une incapacité d’impression.

Plus d'informations: https://mla.mb.ca/advocacy/letters-and-statements/

12/10/2025

URGENT ACTION NEEDED ON BILL C-15
Today the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Library Association (MLA) submitted letters to the Standing Senate Committees on National Finance and on Transport and Communications, as well as to Manitoba Members of Parliament.

These letters outline MLA's significant concerns regarding Bill C-15, particularly the repeal of the provisions that support the Library Book Rate and free mailing privileges for blind and print-disabled Canadians. These changes would have serious and lasting impacts on equitable access to library services—especially for rural, northern, and print-disabled community members.

To find templates of letters and contact lists to send your own letters, please visit: https://mla.mb.ca/advocacy/letters-and-statements/

12/08/2025

From Librarianship.ca:
Late last week, the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) and the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) drew the Canadian library community’s attention to provisions in Bill C-15 (the Budget Implementation Act) which, if passed by Parliament, would repeal the sections of the Canada Post Corporation Act that provide for:

- free mailing of letters, books, tapes, records and other similar material for the use of the blind; and
- reduced postage for library materials (aka the Library Book Rate).

The proposed repeal was included in Bill C-15 without the government mentioning their intent to do so in the Budget delivered by on November 4, 2025, nor were impacted organizations advised, or consulted with, in advance of its introduction.

For more info and resources, visit: https://librarianship.ca/news/bill-c15-canada-post/

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