Meetings

The next board meeting is Wednesday, January 31, at 7:00 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.  If you wish to observe a meeting virtually or in person, please register via our Event Calendar by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.  

 

2024 Meeting Dates 

January 31

March 13

April 17

June 19

September 18

October 16

November 20

Resources for Board Members

Public Libraries Act 

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90p44 

Ontario Library Service Governance Hub

https://olservice.ca/gov-hub

Federation of Ontario Public Libraries 

http://fopl.ca/ 

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 

https://www.notl.org/content/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 8 members: 7 residents and 1 member of Council appointed by the Lord Mayor. The Library Chief Executive Officer is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Board. Board members for the 2022-2026 term are listed below: 

Ilze Andzans

Graham Bailey

Benoit Beausoleil

Katie Desharnais

Susan Elliott

Robin Foster

Daryl Novak - Chair

Wayne Scott - Vice Chair

Adriana Vizzari - Town Council Representative