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January 25, 2022
Call for Nominations

SLA will be seeking nominations to fill upcoming open positions for Saskatchewan Library Association Board Members. Please watch for more information in the February issue of SLAte.
Free Professional Development Opportunity:
4 Seasons of Reconciliation

4 Seasons of Reconciliation is a self-paced, three hour, multi-media course that provides introductory, foundational knowledge on truth and reconciliation. The Multitype Library Board is excited to offer this free professional development opportunity to Saskatchewan library, trustee and archive staff.
Full details here
Important Dates to Remember

January 28: Deadline to Submit Orders for TD Summer Reading Club Materials

Application and details to apply for your free materials for the TD Summer Reading Club 2022 can be found here.
January 31 - Saskatchewan Libraries Conference 2022 Deadline to Submit Proposals

The Saskatchewan Libraries Conference Program Committee is accepting proposals for 2022 conference presenters until January 31, 2022.
The theme for the 2022 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference is “Libraries Rise Above”. Submissions should reflect the theme of the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference. The in-person conference will take place in Regina May 4 - 6, 2022.
The Call for Proposals Submission Form and full details can be found here.
January 31 - Freedom to Read Week Grant Application Deadline

Freedom to Read Week 2022 will be held February 20-26. Once again, SLA is offering 10 grants of up to $200 for libraries planning special events or programs featuring Freedom to Read Week. The deadline to submit your application is January 31, 2022.
Application and more details can be found on the SLA website.
The Saskatchewan Library Association gratefully acknowledges the support of our funding agencies.
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