Canadian Library Month
Participate in your community by visiting your local Canadian library for an event, or just to check out books or otherwise make use of this wonderful resource.
Partner with libraries to drive community engagement and position your brand as a supporter of public education and literacy initiatives during October.
- Celebrate local library heroes: spotlight staff and volunteer stories
- Free resource roundup: what your library offers beyond books (classes, tech access, wellness programs)
- Library card challenge: encourage sign-ups and share member testimonials
- Budget advocacy angle: highlight how libraries serve underserved communities despite funding pressures
This event is an important one, as it highlights just how much libraries do for the society of Canada, including providing a variety of classes in subjects that are relevant to society such as health and wellness, computer skills, parenting and some of those other subjects that you won’t be taught about in a classroom!
Over 60% of Canadians have one or more library cards, and you will be welcomed into your local library with open arms. Despite the world of good that libraries do, they have come under attack in recent years by the government with budget cuts but still manage to keep an outstanding service going for all Canadians. That is why Canadian Library Month is held to reflect on all the good that these institutions do.
While this is a fairly new event, in fact only going as far back as 2017, this does not mean it is not a popular one. There are many libraries and library partners take part to show everyone just how valuable they are to society. The theme for 2017 and 2018 were the same, titled ‘A Visit Will Get You Thinking’ and explored the roles that libraries play in educating and teaching the community some of the most important skills and values.