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Saskatchewan Library Week

Saskatchewan Library Week will take place from October 11–17, 2026, with the theme “Libraries Build Brighter Futures.” The theme promotes libraries as innovative and forward-thinking spaces for a strong, hopeful and resilient Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan Library Association has proudly presented this celebration since 1976. Join the discussion on social media with #SKLibraryWeek!

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Advance Your Library Career with a $5,000 Award!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Advance Your Library Career with a $5,000 Award!

The Saskatchewan Library Association is excited to offer two $5,000 awards for MLIS students this fall: the Maureen Woods Education Award and the Indigenous MLIS Student Award. Eligible students who are accepted to or enrolled in an ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent graduate program are encouraged to apply.

Applications are open until October 31. 

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SLA Seeking Presenters for 2027 Libraries Conference

CONFERENCE

SLA Seeking Presenters for 2027 Libraries Conference

The SLA is now accepting session proposals for the 2027 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference.

The theme for next year’s conference is ” Libraries Build Brighter Futures.” The theme promotes libraries as innovative and forward-thinking spaces for a strong, hopeful and resilient Saskatchewan.

The SLA Conference Program Committee invites presenter submissions in the broad areas below:

1. Learning and Literacy — For children, youth and learners of all ages.
2. Access and Opportunity — In support of students and new and experienced professionals.
3. Community and Belonging — Create welcoming and inclusive spaces to serve all people and populations, including newcomers, seniors                                                                                                  and underserved groups.
4. Innovation and Resilience — Help individuals, communities and libraries adapt, create, and thrive in a changing world.

We are seeking innovative and engaging content for next year’s event. If you have an industry-specific program, presentation, or special knowledge you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you!

The deadline to submit your session proposal is November 16, 2026.

The 2027 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference will take place April 29 & 30, 2027, at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, SK. All conference sessions will be held in-person at the conference venue. Submissions from within Saskatchewan and outside the province are welcome.

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Have you subscribed yet? SLAte is our monthly newsletter designed to keep library professionals and community members up-to-date on industry news. Please subscribe, share, or browse our October issue today!

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Learn About Membership with SLA

MEMBERSHIP

Learn About Membership with SLA

SLA offers its members a wide range of benefits, including access to continuing education grants, program supports, and professional development opportunities. Learn how you can benefit from joining SLA!

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Saskatchewan Library Week

Welcome to the Saskatchewan Library Association

The Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) is a provincial, volunteer, non-profit, and charitable organization designed to further the development of library service in Saskatchewan and through libraries, the culture of the province.

SLA provides information, advocacy, awareness, education, membership benefits and cultural opportunities for library workers and the public at large through its general operations and programs.

SLA’s work and support reaches lands covered by Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, and homeland of the Métis.

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Professional Development

SLA provides professional development opportunities to its members through continuing education grants, the annual Saskatchewan Libraries Conference, and webinars throughout the year.

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Advocacy

SLA gives a unified voice to Saskatchewan’s diverse library and information services community, and uses this voice to advocate on behalf of libraries and to raise awareness of the impact libraries have on our communities.

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Programs

SLA puts on a wide range of programs, including One Book One Province and Saskatchewan Library Week. Our goal is to give you tools to help you reach your library community more effectively.

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