W. Kaye Lamb Award for service to seniors is sponsored by the Ex Libris Association and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques

This award is given in honour of William Kaye Lamb, the first National Librarian of Canada, Dominion Archivist and eminent historian (1904-1999). A representative from Ex Libris will present a suitably mounted framed certificate and a monetary award of $500.

Read the information for the award nomination process

• The Kingston Frontenac Public Library received the award for their “Older Adults Hub” operating out of the library's Rideau Heights Branch located in a low-income neighbourhood with limited services. Edmonton Public Library received special mention. Read the full media release in English and French at this link.

Innisfil WK Lamb Award presentation Jan. 2024

• Innisfil ideaLAB & Library for their outstanding work for Kits and Community: Activity Kits for Older Adults. Download the announcement letter.

West Vancouver Public Library WK Lamb winner 2021

• West Vancouver Public Library. Download the announcement letter.

• Hamilton Public Library. Download the announcement letter.

• Ajax Public Library. Download the announcement letter.

• Coquitlam Public Library. Dowload the announcement letter.

• Oshawa Public Library

• Maple Ridge Public Library, part of the Fraser Valley Regional Library

• Toronto Public Library

• Western Counties Regional Libraries (NS)
• Calgary Public Library