You may contact staff during operating hours at 519-599-3681

Chief Executive Officer -  Carol Cooley
Laurel Hanson, Coordinator Technical Services
Donna St. Jacques, Coordinator Desk Services
Sheila Salamon-Durzi, Acting Coordinator Children & Youth Services
Caitlin Roach, Permanent Part-time Library Assistant, Children & Youth Services
Kristen Davison, Term Part-time Library Assistant, Children & Youth Services
Ken Haig, Permanent Part-time Library Assistant, Administrative Services
Emma Barker, Permanent Part-time Library Assistant, Desk Services

Meet Our Library Board 2010

Vision Statement

The Blue Mountains Public Library is widely recognized as a dynamic centre of community life.

Mission Statement

The Blue Mountains Public Library exists to enrich the lives of all members of our community by offering a wide range of materials, programs and services.

Values Statement

Our actions demonstrate that we are responsive, innovative, fully accessible and welcoming.

2009 Annual Report

2008 Annual Report

Strategic Plan

The Blue Mountains Public Library Board Meetings

The Blue Mountains Public Library Board meets on the evening of the third Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the Board Room of the L.E. Shore Public Library.

Please contact the Town of the Blue Mountains office for more information about Board appointments if you are interested in becoming a member of The Blue Mountains Public Library Board.

The Blue Mountains Public Library Board

General Duties

• Ensure appropriate policies and bylaws governing the operation of the Library and the Board are in place.  Review and revise these policies on a regular basis. .
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Board’s 4 year Strategic Plan. 
• Review and approve Capital and Operating budgets as presented by the CEO.
• Advocate on behalf of the Library to the Province, the Municipality and the general community to develop and maintain on-going support for the Library and its mission.

Time Commitment

• One regular meeting per month with the exception of July.  Meetings generally run for 3 hours and are held on the 3rd Wednesday.
• Throughout the year Board Members are asked to attend Library and community events as representatives of the Board. 

         
Appointments

• Appointments to the Library Board are made by Municipal Council after the general election.  All appointments are for a 4 year period.

For further information on the Library Board, please contact:
Carol Cooley, CEO
519-599-3681
ccooley@thebluemountains.ca