Port Hope Public Library Board
The Library Board invites you to explore the facilities, services and programs offered by the Port Hope Public Library.
The Library is governed by an independent Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for the effective management of library resources and for the quality of library service offered. Board members apply to and are appointed by Municipal Council every four years.
Board Meetings
Port Hope Public Library Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Mary J. Benson Branch. On occasion meetings may have to be rescheduled. Please check the Calendar section of this website to confirm meeting dates and times. Members of the public are welcome to attend Board meetings.
Board Members
The term of the current Library Board is 2011 - 2015. Current Board membership is two Councillors and five citizen appointees. Board members are:
- Greg Burns, Municipal Councillor, Board Chair
- Barbara Coleman, Vice Chair
- Christie Peacock, Treasurer
- Ron Getz
- Anne Irwin-Mercer
- Rick Madden
- Rick Austin, Municipal Councillor
- Barbara J. Stephenson, Secretary and CEO
The Library Board welcomes your questions, comments and suggestions at any time. Feel free to contact the Library Board by mail or email.
Port Hope Public Library Board, 31 Queen Street, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 2Y8
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