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Library Land Loves

Ontario Library Association
Ontario Library Association
OLA Super Conference
Canada Reads
Canadian Culture
Workaholism
Cultural Calendar
Leadership
We Persist
Canada
Indigenous Publishing
National Canadian Film Day
Forest Of Reading Festival
Blue Rodeo
Reading Rainbow
Well-Being In the Library Workplace
Juno Awards
Truth and Reconciliation
Never Not Working
Library Signage
Climate Change

Library professionals are passionate about a lot of things. Be it the pop culture they consume or the databases that drive their libraries, Library Land Loves A Lot!

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In this episode of Library Land Loves, we’re taking you inside the Spring Gathering—a powerful and meaningful event that brings together members of the First Nations Public Library (FNPL) community from across Ontario.

Through conversations with org... more

Michelle Arbuckle sits down with recently retired library leader and past recipient of OLA’s W.J. Robertson Medallion for Public Librarian of the Year, Margie Singleton—an inspiring force in Canadian public libraries whose legacy continues to shape c... more

Today we’re diving into one of the most pressing issues facing libraries right now: intellectual freedom, and the growing wave of challenges to it across Canada.

Over the past year, we’ve seen a sharp increase in attempts to restrict access to mate... more

Welcome to Library Land Loves. Every May, the OLA hosts the largest literary event for young readers in Canada, and it’s called the Forest of Reading Festival.

In case you aren’t familiar with it, we host this annual event at the Harbourfront Cent... more

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James Turk
Director of the Centre for Free Expression
Centre for Free Expression
Episode: What’s going on in Alberta? with James Turk
Eric Walters
Canadian author of over 150 young adult fiction and picture books
Self-employed author; frequent contributor to Forest of Reading
Episode: Forest of Reading Festival
Keersten Wurmann
Librarian and program coordinator, Prison Libraries Committee, Manitoba Library Association
Manitoba Library Association
Episode: Prison Library Funding
Tom Best
Executive director, Book Clubs for Inmates
Book Clubs for Inmates
Episode: Prison Library Funding
Rachel E. Beatty
Assistant Media Archivist at the University of Toronto's Film Library & Media Archives
University of Toronto
Episode: Canadian Culture 3-Part Special! Part Three: National Canadian Film Day
Jennifer Eisman
Manager of Digital Learning and Resource Discovery at the Cote Saint-Luc Public Library
Cote Saint-Luc Public Library
Episode: Canadian Culture 3-Part Special! Part Two: Canada Reads
Shelley McKay
Marketing and fundraising executive with 25 years of communication leadership
Hamilton Public Library
Episode: Canadian Culture 3-Part Special! Part One: The Junos
Rochelle Strauss
Environmental educator and bestselling children's author
Author and educator; works on climate and nature education for children
Episode: Climate Conversations for All Ages
Jen Knoch
Climate activist and editor with ECW Press
ECW Press
Episode: Climate Conversations for All Ages

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Michelle Arbuckle
Host of Library Land Loves; frequent voice on library culture and Canadian library advocacy; described as host of the show and organizer for library culture content
Emily Burns
Host of Library Land Loves; Director/lead for interviews and context; co-presenter in multiple episodes

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Canadian Culture 3-Part Special! Part Two: Canada Reads
Q: What are the main benefits libraries see from partnering with national programs like Canada Reads?
Partnerships bring in donated books, posters, tote bags, and other promotional materials from CBC, which increases excitement and provides tangible incentives for patrons, while broadening the program's reach and strengthening ties with the national conversation on Canadian literature.
Canadian Culture 3-Part Special! Part Two: Canada Reads
Q: What makes this local Canada Reads event unique within a library setting?
The locally hosted format keeps the debate engaging and accessible, with a strong focus on community involvement, inclusive audience participation, and the integration of in-person and online experiences to reach a broader audience.
What’s going on in Alberta? with James Turk
Q: What's going on in Alberta that you're seeing?
Alberta started with a ministerial order targeting explicit content in schools, then expanded to public libraries via Bill 28, which would give the minister broad unilateral power to restrict access and inspect library records. This threatens professional autonomy and democratic principles, prompting strong advocacy and public discussion.
What’s going on in Alberta? with James Turk
Q: Tell us what you know about how Alberta libraries and boards are responding so far. What strategies are they using?
Boards are focusing on upholding intellectual freedom, resisting unilateral government control, and planning to comply with policies through education and governance work. They are engaging with CAP and allied associations, promoting staff training, and emphasizing that decisions belong to professional librarians guided by established policies.
Forest of Reading Festival
Q: How can libraries and organizations better support authors in the future?
He advocates for stronger Canadian publishing involvement and more Canadian-written works championed by libraries, suggesting structural support to sustain literacy programs.

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Library Land Loves showcases library professionals discussing leadership, advocacy, programming, and the evolving role of libraries in culture and society. Episodes frequently center on public library administration, intellectual freedom, youth and community programming, and practical library operations—from curbside services to signage and cultural calendars. A notable strength is the show's ability to blend policy context with on-the-ground library experience, featuring practitioners, authors, and educators who provide actionable insights for library teams and volunteers. The show often highlights Canadian library networks, partnerships with schools and cultural institutions, and the ways libraries support literacy, inclusion, and communi... more

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2. Eric Walters
3. Keersten Wurmann
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5. Rachel E. Beatty
6. Jennifer Eisman
7. Shelley McKay
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