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Alberta’s banned school library books sell out fast at Calgary book sale https://calgary.citynews.ca/2026/05/11/alberta-banned-books-sell-out/
Books that were banned from school libraries by the Alberta government after being deemed inappropriate for children were flying off the shelves at a recent Calgary book sale.
Hay River, N.W.T., library may be hard to re-open after upcoming shutdown, librarian says https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/hay-river-library-closure-impacts-9.7171086
An employee at the public library in Hay River, N.W.T., says the facility's upcoming closure will have wide-ranging impacts, for both staff and the community. She also believes it may be difficult to re-open the facility down the road.
Library and Archives Canada gets funding boost for access-to-information unit after it was targeted for cuts https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/library-and-archives-canada-access-to-information-atip
LAC is receiving a permanent funding injection of about $20 million a year to help address an access-to-information system that frequently falls short of its legal response requirements.
New independent bookstores opening in Ottawa https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-92-all-in-a-day/clip/16209810-new-independent-bookstores-opening-ottawa
Ottawa has welcomed three new indie bookstores including Love Lyla Books in Westboro and a new location of Re-Read Used Books in Riverside South. Owners Amna Hakim and Ray Tropiano share why they each decided to open a brick-and-mortar bookstores.
‘I don’t get what problem we’re trying to solve’: Edmonton mayor weighs in on libraries controversy https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/i-dont-get-what-problem-were-trying-to-solve-edmonton-mayor-weighs-in-on-libraries-controversy/
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack discusses downtown construction, provincial changes to the Libraries Act, and property taxes.
P.E.I. government reversing cut to Dolly Parton Imagination Library, extending bike rebates https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-legislature-government-reversing-program-cuts-9.7172332
Prince Edward Island's government is rolling back its plans to eliminate two programs that were cut as part of last week’s operating budget.
Windsor library vacating parts of downtown building as search continues for permanent home https://www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/article/windsor-library-vacating-parts-of-downtown-building-as-search-continues-for-permanent-home/
Windsor’s downtown library branch remains open to the public, even as operations begin to move out of the Paul Martin Sr. Building.
Belleville Public Library records 427,498 checkouts in 2025 https://www.intelligencer.ca/news/belleville-public-library-records-427498-checkouts-in-2025
Belleville Public Library and has released its 2025 annual report with key operational figures in the past fiscal year showing high footfall at the city-owned facility.
Dozens of Alberta school divisions banned books to comply with provincial order https://www.thealbertan.com/beyond-local/dozens-of-alberta-school-divisions-banned-books-to-comply-with-provincial-order-12198383
According to documents released through an access to information request, 41 school divisions reported removing books in response to the province’s new library standards.
New library, rec centre proposed in Calgary’s West District https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/new-library-rec-centre-proposed-in-calgarys-west-district/
YMCA Calgary and the Calgary Public Library are proposing a new joint-use recreation and library facility in Calgary’s West District.
Essex County Library ratifies new contract https://www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/article/essex-county-library-ratifies-new-contract/
The Essex County Library has ratified a new contract with CUPE Local 2318 staff.
À Hay River, le sort de la bibliothèque inquiète les résidents https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2249636/hay-river-bibliotheque-fermeture-tno
L’établissement est contraint de fermer pour une durée indéterminée à partir du 1er mai.
Un grand engouement pour la nouvelle bibliothèque d’Aylmer https://www.ledroit.com/actualites/actualites-locales/gatineau/2026/04/26/un-grand-engouement-pour-la-nouvelle-bibliotheque-daylmer-YDIGQJBZ45B3XL7N5APCZLY4B4/
Samedi matin, quelques heures seulement après son ouverture officielle, la nouvelle bibliothèque Lucy-Faris grouillait sur tous ses étages. Livres, bandes dessinées et jeux vidéo en main, les petits et les grands semblent satisfaits de ce nouveau lieu de rencontres.
Airdrie Library opposed to Bill 28 due to infringements on free speech, local decision making https://www.cochraneeagle.ca/opinion/airdrie-library-opposed-to-bill-28-due-to-infringements-on-free-speech-local-decision-making-12191010
New data suggests most Albertans trust their local libraries over provincial mandates, yet the government is moving forward with a bill that could fundamentally change library access.
St. Albert Public Library, Writers' Guild warn Bill 28 will erode freedom, add costs to taxpayers https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/st-albert-library-writers-guild-decry-bill-28
Library head warns that Bill 28 could raise costs while violating the privacy of patrons
Edmonton Public Library voices concerns on proposed Bill 28 https://globalnews.ca/video/11810478/edmonton-public-library-voices-concerns-on-proposed-bill-28
Recently introduced Bill 28 seeks to restrict those under 15 from accessing sexually graphic materials at public libraries. The province says the measures will support age-appropriate access to public library materials, but these proposed changes are raising some concerns. Pilar Martinez, CEO of Edmonton Public Libraries, joined us on Global News Morning.
