Support Our School Libraries
Last updated August 13, 2025
On April 29, 2025, news broke of the decision to eliminate library staff in the Anglophone West School District in New Brunswick. On June 2, 2025, it was announced that the Anglophone South School District has decided to do the same. We are currently waiting to hear what other districts intend to do with their school libraries.
Our libraries are essential to our communities, and without librarians, we create barriers to important learning resources that prepare students for the real world. The children of New Brunswick need unimpeded access to libraries, librarians and library staff, and the resources they provide.
Following the news of the library staff cuts, we reached out to the office of our Premier, the ASD-W and ASD-S superintendents, and the Minister of Education to express our deep concern, and voice our unwavering support for the school librarians and library staff in our province. You can see a copy of these letter below.
Since then, we have documented all news, communications, and responses we've received. In an effort to keep you informed, and maintain transparency, you can view everything on our website below.
We encourage you to use your voice and support our libraries. You can send letters to the Premier, your local MLAs, and ASD-W and ASD-S offices. Share your concerns (respectfully!) on social media. Reach out to your library staff, and let them know they have your support.
How to Support Your School Libraries
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Letter Template
Download templateWe've created a letter template that you can use to voice your support and join the conversation. You can download the letter, sign it, and send it
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Decision Maker Contact Info
Download listWe have compiled a list of key decisions makers in our province that we suggest you contact with your letter.
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Sign the Petition
Sign the petitionThere is an active petition requesting the reversal of the decision to eliminate library staff in ASD-W. You can sign the petition and show your support.
Key Information and resources
April 29, 2025: CBC publishes article announcing library staff cuts in ASD-W
You can read the article here
April 30, 2025: Fablefern sends letter to key decision makers highlighting concerns
This letter was sent to the Premier, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, and the ASD-W leadership team. You can read our letter here
May 1, 2025: Fablefern creates letter template for the public to use to voice their concerns
If you'd like to send a letter in support of the ASD-W and ASD-S libraries, you can download the template here
May 2, 2025: A follow up article is published by CBC New Brunswick
You can read the article here
May 2, 2025: A petition is started to reverse the library staff cuts
You can sign the petition here
May 12, 2025: Fablefern interview with CHCO-TV
You can read the article here
May 16, 2025: An article is posted with additional information about school budgets
You can read the article here
May 22, 2025: CBC article suggests potential for reversal of decision
You can read the article here
May 23, 2025: Article indicating NBTA is feeling positive about conversations
You can read the article here
May 26, 2025: Fablefern receives response from Minister of Education
You can read the response here
May 29, 2025: CBC publishes an analysis of the communications about the cuts so far
You can read the article here
June 2, 2025: Fablefern mails 50 letters from the community to the Premier
These letters were signed by community members, voicing their concerns about the library staff cuts
June 2, 2025: ASD-S announces cuts to library staff
You can read the article breaking the news here
June 3, 2025: Fablefern sends letter voicing support for ASD-S staff to superintendent
You can read a copy of the letter here
June 4, 2024: Fablefern receives response from ASD-S superintendent
You can read the response here
June 9, 2025: Fablefern sends follow up to the Minister of Education
We responded to the letter we received, asking more clarifying questions. You can read the response here
June 10, 2025: Fablefern receives response from Minister of Education's office
This response indicates that the questions sent are being reviewed. You can see the response here
June 12, 2025: Article released announcing additional funding to schools, with no plans to reinstate library staff
You can read the article here
June 16, 2025: Fablefern sends follow up letter to ASD-S superintendent
You can read the letter here
July 7, 2025: Fablefern receives response from the Premier
You can see a copy of the response we received here.
July 28: Article about the lack of conversation around impact of library cuts
You can read the article here.
July 31: Labour Board Rules in Library Staff Layoffs
You can read the article here: