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Event: AI and Readers’ Advisory

Our next AI Exploration series workshop is happening on Wednesday, August 12th at 10am-11:30am PDT. The focus is on readers’ advisory, how different digital services (like OverDrive, Naxos, NovelList, etc) curate their content, and the value of human connection...

BCLA Association Report 2025-2026

(originally delivered verbally at the 2026 BCLA Annual General Meeting on June 16) I want to start by celebrating that BCLA membership has been steadily increasing for the past 4 years and is now at almost 950 members. Along with increased membership, people are...

Event: Restorative Practice in Public Libraries

“At it’s heart restorative practice is the art of having difficult conversations and seeks to turn bad situations into good learning opportunities.” To learn more, join Toby Mueller (Lillooet Area Library Association Library Director) on Tuesday,...

Event: Personal Planning & Representation Agreements

On Tuesday, June 9th at 2pm-3pm, we are pleased to host Audrey Jun (Lawyer and Executive Director of the non-profit organization Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre & Registry) for a free workshop called Personal Planning and Representation Agreements to help...

Congratulations to the 2026 BCLA Award Winners!

Each year the British Columbia Library Association invites the library community, partners, and stakeholders to nominate individuals and organizations for awards recognizing outstanding work in libraries throughout the province. Winners receive a parchment certificate...