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October 1, 2018
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MLA Talk and Tour 2018: Winnipeg Public Library’s ideaMILL

Posted in Professional Development

Join your fellow library-lovers for an informative, engaging, and tasty evening at Manitoba Library Association’s first TALK AND TOUR at Winnipeg Public Library’s ideaMILL on Monday, Oct. 29 at 6pm. WPL’s brand new makerspace includes resources such as 3D printers, sewing machines and a craft lab, high-end computers, digitization, video and photo equipment, and sound booths – all to help the public explore their creativity and have the tools to make their ideas real.

After the hands-on session and tour, join us in the Carol Shield Auditorium for dinner, networking, and discussions on library issues.

What: MLA Talk and Tour 2018

Where: idealMILL at Millennium Library (3rdFloor) – 251 Donald Street, Winnipeg

Who: All library workers, students and supporters are welcome!

When: Monday, October 29th – Tour at 6pm with dinner and discussion to follow

Cost:  Your ticket includes a guided information tour with hands-on learning in the ideaMILL, followed by dinner (pizza, sides, dessert, and up to two glasses of wine) and group discussions on timely library topics. Indicate any dietary restrictions on the registration form.

·         $15 for MLA Members (individual & institutional)

·         $20 for non-members (visit here to join today!)

Register via: https://goo.gl/forms/5KBDI8DGHJUXJagc2

September 18, 2018
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2018 Manitoba Municipal Elections Toolkit now available!

Posted in Advocacy

Another election season is upon us!

On October 24, people in municipalities across the province will go to the polls. The Manitoba Library Association has created an election toolkit to help engage candidates and the public on the topic of support for public libraries.

We have also provided information for members of the public to encourage voters to also engage the candidates.

Find the 2018 MLA Municipal Elections Toolkit here. This Toolkit provides the basic pieces needed to communicate with candidates:

  • an email template for contacting candidates;
  • three suggested questions to pose to candidates;
  • a list of helpful information related to the value of public libraries.

#AskAboutLibraries is where members of the public can find information to engage candidates on questions about library service in their communities.

MLA encourages you to make use of or share both these resources as your mandates allow.