Manitoba Library Association

05/27/2026

Join the Manitoba Accessibility Office for a free webinar featuring speaker Jutta Treviranus, Director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) and professor in the faculty of Design at OCAD University in Toronto. The webinar will discuss how you can mitigate the risks and take advantage of the opportunities of AI.

Webinar Details:
Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Where: Online (Zoom Webinar)

This webinar will have accessibility measures such as American Sign Language interpretation (ASL) and live closed captioning. The webinar recording will be made available to those unable to participate in real-time on AccessibilityMB.ca.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_og7QoYcfR7WrLZE070WURQ #/registration

05/08/2026

The Manitoba Library Association Board of Directors is excited to share the new 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.

The Strategic Plan was designed with significant member input and thorough board discussions, and establishes a clear, unified sense of priorities and direction for MLA's future.

Read the full plan: www.mla.mb.ca

05/07/2026

The 2025–2026 Annual Report is live!

This past year has been one of reflection, transition, and forward planning for the Manitoba Library Association. We saw incredible engagement from library workers and communities, reflecting a shared interest in strengthening library services province‑wide.

Thank you to the members of the Board, as well to our members, partners, and supporters for your continued support of MLA and of libraries across Manitoba. We're so excited for the future of MLA. Together, we are strengthening libraries as essential community spaces across Manitoba.

🔗 Read the full report: mla.mb.ca/annual-reports

04/27/2026

We need you. In these times of funding restraints, safety issues, and the ongoing devaluation of the library profession, your passion and advocacy help ensure Manitoba’s libraries remain vital third spaces for lifelong learning.

Join us virtually NEXT WEEK on May 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM for the Manitoba Library Association Annual General Meeting. See our new strategic plan and learn about exciting growth ahead. We'll also be electing a Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Director-at-Large, Library Technicians Division Chair, Library Trustees Division Chair (application link in bio).

Register now: https://tr.ee/kaQL55vbsY

You will receive the AGM package and Zoom link upon registration.

04/25/2026

The MLA - Prison Libraries Committee (PLC) have been bringing books and library services to incarcerated Manitobans since 2012.
How do they do it?
With over 50 volunteers, wonderful support from the community, and their annual book drive!

As you spring clean during the month of May - think of the PLC and help provide much needed access to books and information to incarcerated community members.
Thank you!

It's time for the PLC and Prison Visiting Rideshare - Manitoba annual book drive! If you're doing some spring cleaning, consider dropping off your old (but still clean and fresh😉) books with us!

04/20/2026

Welcome to Canadian Children’s Book Week 2026!
Book Week runs from Sunday, April 26 to Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Meet the 2 authors who will be touring in Manitoba this year.

For more information about Book Week and the Canadian Children's Book Centre - please visit: https://bookcentre.ca/

04/10/2026

Join us virtually on May 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm for the Manitoba Library Association Annual General Meeting.

A package and the zoom link will be sent to all registrants.
Please register for the AGM using this form: https://forms.gle/wGonMuyoSKMLWNhB8

Join the MLA Board!

In these times of funding restraints, safety issues, and the devaluation of the library profession – we need you more than ever to spread the word about the value of libraries, to advocate for those who benefit the most from these important third space, and to celebrate the amazing work of Manitoba libraries!

MLA has dedicated staff who take care of daily business.
Board directors govern, guide, and provide oversight.

At this year’s AGM, we will be electing the following:
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Director-at-Large
Library Technicians Division Chair
Library Trustees Division Chair

If you think this could be you - please complete an application form here: https://forms.gle/sMksG3NKSPRBK9bw8
For questions and more information, please reach out to: ExecDirector@mla.mb.ca

03/26/2026

Scholarships are open to Manitoba students enrolled in Library and Information Studies graduate level programs.

Deadline for scholarship applications: May 4, 2026

MLA Scholarship FAQ:
Scholarship application form:https://mla.mb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MLA-Scholarship-FAQ-March-2026.pdf
MLA Scholarship Reference Formhttps://mla.mb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MLA-Scholarship-Reference-Form.pdf

Questions can be directed to the Scholarships committee at awards@mla.mb.ca

02/28/2026

💙✨ Wrapping Up I Love to Read Month ✨💙

As we close out I Love to Read Month, we’re excited to share a special message from our Program Coordinator!

All month long, we’ve been highlighting the reading lives of our board and staff — the books that shaped us, the genres we gravitate toward, and the stories we’re currently loving.

Now, we’re ending on a high note with this wonderful video reflection on the joy of reading.

Press play and celebrate reading with us 📚❤️