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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.

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

03/05/2026

Join us - the Manitoba Library Association is looking for a treasurer!

MLA has a dedicated staff to take care of daily business, and assist the move from a "working" board to one that governs, guides, and provides oversight.
Staff and volunteer board members work together to implement MLA's vision and mandate.

If interested please apply for this position here:
https://tinyurl.com/4bwfxbvr

Have questions? Please reach out: execdirector@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 📚❤️

02/25/2026

Update February 24, 2026 : Good news! Yesterday, the House of Commons Finance Committee approved amendments to Bill C-15 (2025 Budget Implementation Act) that reinstates the protections for free literature for the blind and reduced postage rates for library materials in the Canada Post Corporations Act.

The new wording reads:
Exceptions — rates
(3.1) The Corporation must provide for
(a) the transmission by post, free of postage, of letters, books, tapes, records and other similar material for the use of the blind; and
(b) a reduced rate of postage for library materials lent by a library to a borrower, including by means of an interlibrary loan.
Bill C-15 must now be sent back to the House of Commons for Report Stage and 3rd Reading. Once passed, it will proceed to the Senate. We do not expect any major changes to this section and certainly none that should cause further harm to Canada Post rates for library materials or materials for the use of the blind.

We would like to thank you to Minister Joel Lightbound, members of the Standing Committee on Finance, and members of the House of Commons and Senate for supporting our efforts to protect reduced postage rates for library materials and free postage for the use of the blind under the Canada Post Corporation Act. This decision will meaningfully impact millions of people across Canada.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported and helped in this important advocacy work. NNELS and CELA worked collaboratively with the Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC), the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), and Public Library InterLINK on this issue. We also worked alongside CNIB, Braille Literacy Canada and other disability partners - all of our voices together have collectively made a difference.

02/24/2026

Happy Freedom to Read week!
This week and beyond, we wish you an exciting time of reading, learning, and being curious of the world around you.

Visit your local library and explore books, films, music, comics, and more!
And remember: we must never take this right of the freedom to read for granted.

Watch our stories as we share some of the activities of Manitoba libraries as they celebrate Freedom to Read week around the province.

02/22/2026

💙 I Love to Read Month Spotlight 💙

Meet Kathleen Williams, MLA Secretary!

📖 Currently reading:
The Running Man by Stephen King. Not her usual pick (she admits to having a low gore tolerance!), but she joined a club where members read a book and then watch the film adaptation. It’s been a great way to explore different genres!

📚 Favourite children’s book:
The Great Brain series by John D. Fitzgerald — she loved the late 1800s setting and the humorous adventures of the mischievous brothers.

✨ Go-to genres:
Fiction and memoir — and she makes a point of reading books by local writers and publishers. Support local!

From classic children’s adventures to stepping outside her comfort zone with book-to-film reads, Kathleen keeps her reading life interesting.

Have you ever read outside your usual genre and loved it?

02/21/2026

💙 I Love to Read Month Spotlight 💙

Meet Brigitte L’Heureux, MLA Executive Director!

📖 Currently reading:
She’s just beginning A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara — and already preparing herself for an emotional journey.

❤️ Favourite children’s book:
Mon amour by Astride Desbordes — a cherished read-aloud when her boys were younger, and still close to her heart.

📚 Go-to genre:
Modern fiction. Brigitte loves stories that offer a window into the lives of everyday people — though she also enjoys a good mystery.

From heartfelt children’s stories to deeply human contemporary fiction, her reading life reflects both connection and curiosity.

What book has stayed with you over the years? 👇✨

02/20/2026

📣 We’re Hiring!

The Manitoba Library Association is looking for a Communications & Marketing Coordinator (8 hrs/week, remote – Manitoba-based preferred).

Are you a strategic communicator who loves crafting engaging content, analyzing impact, and supporting advocacy work? This role will lead MLA’s digital communications, member engagement, and awareness campaigns across Manitoba’s library sector.

✨ Part-time (8 hours/week)
✨ $25/hour
✨ Remote position
✨ Application deadline: March 10, 2026

Help us strengthen the voice of libraries across Manitoba.

🔗 Visit mla.mb.ca for full details and how to apply.

02/19/2026

💙 I Love to Read Month Spotlight 💙

Meet Elise Agniel, MLA Director-at-Large!

📖 Currently reading:
Elise has two books on the go! She’s reading Les yeux de Mona by Thomas Schlesser for book club, and diving into the fourth Nevermoor book, Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend.

✨ Favourite children’s book:
The Lives of Christopher Chant from Diana Wynne Jones’ Chrestomanci series — adventure, magic, plot twists… and a world that’s simply amazing.

🚀 Go-to genre:
Sci-fi and fantasy! And when reading in English, she especially enjoys kids’ detective stories like The Mysterious Benedict Society.

From magical worlds to clever mysteries, Elise’s reading life is full of imagination and adventure.

What genre do you always gravitate toward? 👇📚

02/17/2026

💙 I Love to Read Month Spotlight 💙

Meet Dylan MacDougall, MLA Director-at-Large Memberships!

📖 Current obsession: The works of Timothy Findley — so far he’s read Not Wanted on the Voyage and The Telling of Lies.

🐶 Favourite children’s book: Go, Dog. Go! — a nostalgic pick that brings him right back to childhood (and those illustrations still hold up!).

📚 Go-to genre: Literary fiction — especially the classics and critically acclaimed reads that have stood the test of time.

From beloved picture books to Canadian literary greats, Dylan’s reading life covers it all.

What’s your current obsession this month? 👇✨

Address

100 Arthur Street # 606
Winnipeg, MB
R3B1H3

Website

http://www.mla.mb.ca/

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