The Hamilton Public Library Board

The Hamilton Public Library Board is made up of nine citizens and two City Councillors. The Library Board establishes library services for our community based on public input, market research and by monitoring satisfaction with services.

Members of the Hamilton Public Library Board 2019 - 2022:

Nick van Velzen (Chair)
Harjit Dhaliwal (Vice-Chair)
Elly Bowen
Vikki Cecchetto
Robert Coruzzi
John Kirkpatrick
C.A. Klassen
Stu Laurie
Councillor Judi Partridge
Councillor Maria Pearson
Lori-Anne Spence-Smith

Library Board By-Laws

The Hamilton Public Library Board is duly constituted as a corporation and governed by the provisions of the Public Libraries Act, Statutes of Ontario, 1990, Chapter P. 44 and is established by the provisions of City of Hamilton By-Law 04-019.

How can I contact the Board?:

Contact with the Board may be made through the Chief Librarian's office. The Chief Librarian serves as Secretary of the Board and is responsible for Library operations. Members of the public wishing to make a verbal or written delegation to the Library Board should contact the Board Secretary in writing seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. Board meeting agendas are developed by the Chair and Vice-Chair working with the Secretary.

Karen Dennie
Administrative Assistant to the Chief Librarian/CEO
55 York Boulevard, Box 2700
Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
905.546.3214
kdennie@hpl.ca

Meetings:

The Board meets the third Wednesday of each month from September to June. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are held at 6 p.m. in the fifth floor Board Room of the Central Library, 55 York Boulevard in Hamilton.

How can I apply to become a Library Board member?:

Library Board members are appointed by Hamilton City Council for a four-year term and serve without remuneration. A notice to citizens will be placed in The Hamilton Spectator and Hamilton community newspapers announcing the recruitment period. Application forms are available at all Municipal Service Centres, Hamilton City Hall and on the City's website during the recruitment period. The next term for recruitment will be 2022.