First Nations Public Library week

GSPL Celebrates First Nations Public Library Week October 3 to 7

Greater Sudbury Public Library is celebrating First Nations Public Library Week from October 3 to 7. GSPL patrons can take part by reading books by Indigenous authors and checking out the online activities offered by the Ontario Library Service.

The theme for 2022, Bekaa, Bzindaachagan | Wait and Listen, is a reminder for us to enrich our lives by listening to others who are imparting knowledge, perspectives, and history.

The Ontario Library Service has created online programming to celebrate First Nations Public Library Week, available at https://resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2022. OLS has also created printable activity pages to complement this year’s theme.

The week culminates with the presentation of the First Nation Communities READ awards. We invite you to check out these and other items by Indigenous authors, on our website or in displays at our branches.

• First Nation Communites READ 2022 Children’s Award Nominees
• First Nation Communities READ 2022 Adult and Young Adult Award Nominees

First Nations Public Library Week Activities

Available at: https://resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2022

• Monday, October 3: Fishing Stories from the Rez 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EST
• Tuesday, October 4: Celebrating Indigenous Library Knowledge 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST
• Wednesday, October 5: First Nation Librarian Tea and Chat 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
• Thursday, October 6: Joseph Pitawanakwat, Creator's Garden 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST
• Friday, October 7: First Nations Communities READ Awards
  • First Nation Communities READ Awards Ceremony (Live) 11:00 am EST
  • First Nation Communities READ Shortlisted Authors Panel (Pre-Recorded) 2:00 pm EST