Meetings
The next board meeting is Wednesday, September 21, at 7 pm.
Pursuant to the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Library Board meets a minimum of 7 times per year and all meetings are open to the public. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings will be held via video conference or in-person but limited to Library Board members and staff wearing masks and physical distancing. If you wish to observe the meeting via computer or phone (listen mode only), please register by midnight on the day of.
To Register
Email: notllibrary@gmail.com
Phone: 905.468.2023
Resources for Board Members
Public Libraries Act
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90p44
Ontario Library Service Governance Hub
Federation of Ontario Public Libraries
Ontario Library Boards Association
https://accessola.com/divisions/about-olba/
(click on “Divisions” drop down at top of page for more OLBA resources)
NOTL Town Council Business
Board Members
Members of the library board are appointed, pursuant to the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, by the municipal council at the beginning of each new term of Council. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library Board consists of 9 members: 7 residents and 2 members of Council appointed by the Lord Mayor. The Library Chief Executive Officer is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Board. Board members for the 2019-2022 term are listed below:
Allan Bisback - Town Council Representative
Wendy Cheropita - Town Council Representative
Robin Foster
Betty Knight
Stuart McCormack
Daryl Novak - Chair
Lisa Traficante
Dave Hunter - Vice Chair