Saskatchewan Library Association

Early bird registration for the 2026 SK Libraries Conference closes today! Register online to snag the lowest rates before they disappear. #SKLibrariesConference

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Join us for One Book One Province this April, featuring six in-person events taking place in various communities across Saskatchewan. Meet author Trevor Herriot as he discusses his book, "Towards a Prairie Atonement." For more details, please use the QR code or visit us online: buff.ly/EJfuBKA

Hurry up! Early bird registration, for the 2026 SK Libraries Conference, closes this Friday, March 13th. Take advantage of the lowest rates, and register today. #SKLibrariesConference

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SLA's Prison Library Sub-Committee's quarterly book recommendation selection is "Letters to the Sons of Society" by Shaka Senghor. We encourage you to stop by your local library or independent bookseller to pick up a copy!

Learn More about the PLSC here: buff.ly/WT1WXp2

Hurry up! Early bird registration, for the 2026 SK Libraries Conference, closes this Friday, March 13th. Take advantage of the lowest rates, and register today. #SKLibrariesConference

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We would like to offer a warm congratulations to Alicia Toscano, the 2026 recipient of the Maureen Woods Student Award!

Alicia has worked in Regina libraries since 2007 and is currently pursuing her Master of Library & Information Science degree from Western University. Learn More: buff.ly/GXt3elC

We would like to offer a warm congratulations to Sadie Anderson, the 2026 recipient of the Indigenous MLIS Student Award! Sadie is a registered member of the Peepeekisis Cree Nation in Treaty Four territory, while she lives and works in Treaty Six.

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We are excited to announce the SK Libraries Pre-Conference Session, "It Can Happen to You: Cybersecurity Planning and Libraries." Taking place on Wednesday, April 29th, this event is supported by The Multitype Library Board. The cost to attend is $45.

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Have you read the latest issue of SLAte yet? Sign up for our monthly newsletter today to get the scoop on all the latest library news.

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Thank you to all who took part in Freedom to Read Week, and congratulations to our lucky winners of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! Your involvement helped Canadians reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom and helped raise awareness. See you again next year for more fun! #FTRW26

It’s the final day of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26

"Stay Up” by Saskatchewan author Khodi Dill has been banned from US Department of Defense schools for promoting discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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It’s day 6 of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26

"When A Bully Is President” by Maya Gonzalez has been banned from Department of Defense schools across the US for promoting discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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It’s day 5 of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26

"Fun Home” by Alison Bechdel has been banned and challenged in libraries and schools for LGBTQIA+ content, sexual imagery, and mental health discussions.

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It’s day 4 of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26

"The Paper Bag Princess” by Robert Munsch has been banned and challenged across North America for subversion of traditional gender roles and use of the word "bum."

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It’s day 3 of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26

"Underground to Canada” by Barbara Smucker has been challenged in Canadian schools and libraries for its depiction of slavery and the use of racial slurs.

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It’s day 2 of the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26

"We Are Water Protectors” has been banned and challenged across the US for themes of environmentalism & Indigenous rights.

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Today kicks off the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FTRW26

"All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson has been banned and challenged for its LGBTQIA+ content, sexually explicit content, and format.

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Are you ready for Freedom to Read Week? Beginning tomorrow, we invite you to join us on social media to take part in the Bail Out the Banned Book Contest! #FreedomToRead #FTRWeek #FTRW26

Visit us online at: buff.ly/MdmUdDn to learn more!

As we approach Freedom to Read Week, consider how intellectual freedom extends into Saskatchewan's incarcerated population. The work of the SLA's Prison Library Sub-committee focuses on removing existing barriers that limit access to books, education, and information.

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Early Bird Registration is still open for the 2026 SK Libraries Conference: Libraries Open Doors, taking place in Regina from April 30 - May 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Early bird rates close on March 13th. #SKLibrariesConference

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What is the last best book you’ve read? Join our live member forum today to share your thoughts and connect with your library community!

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The Individual Member Continuing Education Grant provides up to $500 for individual SLA members seeking assistance to attend a continuing education opportunity of their choosing.

Applications close on February 15th! For more information or to apply, please visit: buff.ly/3EkU29K

The SLA Organizational Continuing Education Grant provides up to $1,000 to an individual or Institution for the organization and promotion of a continuing education opportunity.

Applications close on February 15th! For more information or to apply, please visit: buff.ly/4hLZgtK

The SLA's Conference Attendance Continuing Education Grant provides support, up to $750, to a first-time attendee of the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference currently working in a Saskatchewan library. Applications close on February 15th!

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Get ready for Freedom to Read Week! Taking place from February 22-28, this yearly initiative encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. Visit us online at: buff.ly/88EyXmr to learn more! #FreedomToRead #FTRWeek #FTRW26

Registering as a sponsor or exhibitor, at the 2026 SK Libraries Conference, is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work to library leadership across Saskatchewan.

Early bird rates close on March 13th. Use the QR code to register or visit us online: buff.ly/GZ7VySK #SKLibrariesConference

Have you checked out the latest issue of SLAte yet? If you're a library professional or simply a library lover, we encourage you to sign up for our monthly newsletter, SLAte, to catch up on all the latest library news.

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February is Saskatchewan Indigenous Storytelling Month! This initiative, coordinated by the Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples #lssap, is celebrated province-wide each year.

Learn more and take part by visiting the events calendar here: lssap.ca/calendar

What is the most useful AI tool you use for work in the library? Join our live member forum today to share your thoughts and connect with your library community!

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The SLA Frances Morrison Award is an award of merit for outstanding service to libraries given in the name of one of Saskatchewan’s exceptional librarians.

Nominations close on February 1, 2026.

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