**Chinese Community Library Services Association**  
The **Chinese Community Library Services Association** (CCLSA; French: *Association des services bibliothécaires communautaires chinois*) is a Canadian nonprofit organization registered as charity **106915606RR0001**. Established in 1972, it operates as a volunteer-run entity dedicated to preserving Chinese Canadian history and promoting Chinese cultural heritage within Canada's multicultural framework.  

### Overview  
CCLSA operates North America's only Chinese-language community library, offering over 26,000 books, archived audio/video materials, and a specialized newspaper clippings database documenting Chinese Canadian experiences[2][3][4]. Its resources cater to researchers and community members, providing rare insights into early Chinese Canadian life[2].  

### Programs and Initiatives  
The association organizes cultural events and educational programs, including an annual **Student Essay Competition** and **Children Storytelling Competition**, designed to strengthen Chinese language proficiency among youth, including non-Chinese learners[2]. These initiatives emphasize public speaking and writing skills, with participation expanding to include diverse linguistic backgrounds[2].  

### Historical Preservation  
CCLSA's **Chinese History Room** preserves artifacts, documents, and multimedia materials related to Chinese Canadian immigration and community development[2][3]. The collection supports academic research and public education on diaspora experiences[2].  

### Governance  
As a registered charity, CCLSA complies with Canada Revenue Agency regulations and relies on volunteer contributions for library operations, program coordination, and archival management[2][4].  

[1] https://www.chineselibrary.org [2] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/chinese-community-library-services-association/ [3] https://vancouvercommunity.net/clibrary/resources/resources.html [4] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/the-chinese-community-library-services-association/106915606RR0001/ [5] https://www.cala-canada.org