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Event: AI Policies Panel

In one week (Tuesday, May 26th at 10am-11:30am Pacific), Rina Hadziev of BCLA will be hosting a panel called Developing AI Policies in Canadian Public Libraries with Laural Raine (TPL), Patricia Lesku (WVML) and Vicky Varga (EPL) Register today to learn about their...

2026-27 BCLA Board Slate and call for additional nominations

The BCLA Nominations Committee has prepared a slate of candidates for Board positions with terms beginning June 19, 2026.  A strong Board of Directors, committed to the goals of the Association’s purpose, strategic plan, and core values, is essential to the growth and...

Announcing the Inaugural BCLA Climate Benchmark Report:

BCLA is pleased to announce the Inaugural BCLA Climate Benchmark Report. We are grateful to everyone involved, from the Climate Action Committee who initiated and led this effort, to the libraries and library workers who responded to the survey.  A special thanks to...

BCLA 2026 Annual General Meeting Notice and Registration

The BC Library Association is pleased to announce our upcoming virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, June 19 at noon. Registration is open until Tuesday, June 16 at 11:59pm. You must be a BCLA member to attend the AGM. If you are unsure of your membership...

Event: Accessible Programs for Kids

In anticipation of BC Summer Reading Club, we have a workshop called “Creating Accessible Library Services for Children with Disabilities” thanks to NNELS and CELA on Wednesday, May 20th at 10am-11am Pacific on Zoom. Learn how to plan, promote and deliver...

BCLA letter in opposition to Alberta’s Bill 28

The BCLA Board has sent a letter to the Premier of Alberta and the Minister of Municipal Affairs of Alberta, expressing our opposition to Bill 28 and urging the Government of Alberta to withdraw all provisions of the bill that pertain to the Libraries Act. Many of you...