Library Board
The Brockville Public Library Board is responsible for developing Brockville Public Library’s policies and working with the CEO to oversee the operation of the library. The Board is composed of volunteers appointed for up to four years by the Brockville City Council. Most are members of the general public, with one city Councillor appointed as the City’s representative.
Regular Board meetings are held ten times a year on the fourth Monday of the month, except in July and December. Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Board meetings. The meetings are hybrid, held in person at the Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell Street and via Zoom. To obtain a Zoom invitation, please send an email to ceo@brockvillelibrary.ca. Delegations or individuals wishing to make a presentation to the Board must notify the CEO by no later than 5pm, ten calendar days prior to the Board meeting and provide written information about the subject of the presentation no later than five days prior to the Board meeting. Presentations by delegates or individuals are limited to ten minutes.
Current Board Members
Jane Fullarton
City Council Representative
Charles Quick
Board Member
Katherine Hobbs
City Council Representative
Luanne Rayvals
Board Vice Chair
Kate McKinnon
Board Member
Cameron Wales
City Council Representative
Lindsay Pennell
Board Member
Margaret Wicklum
Board Chair
Join the Library Board
To qualify as a Board trustee, a person must be:
- at least eighteen (18) years old,
- a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
- a resident of the City of Brockville for which the Board is established,
- not employed by the Board, the City or the County.
Other qualities of a Trustee:
- An interest in the community, in the library, and in the library’s importance as an integral part of the community’s cultural, recreational and educational facilities.
- A readiness to volunteer time and effort to carry out their duties.
- An awareness of the social and economic conditions of the community.
- An ability to work well with other trustees, staff, and the public served by the library.
- An open mind, intellectual curiosity, and a respect for the opinions of others.
- The initiative and ability to establish policies for the successful operation of the library and inclusive service for all customers.
- The courage to plan creatively, to execute plans effectively and to embrace diversity.
If you have further questions about Board Trustee roles and responsibilities, please contact board@brockvillelibrary.ca or ceo@brockvillelibrary.ca
Meeting Schedule & Minutes
View upcoming Board meeting dates and the minutes of recent meetings here, in reverse chronological order.
Leadership Team
Geraldine Slark
CEO
Lisa Cirka
Kids & Families
Laura Julien
Service Delivery
Christina Eady
Sustainability
Scott Newman
Chief Geek
Julia Farnsworth
Communications