About the Library Board

Current Board Members

The members of the 2010 New Westminster Public Library Board are:

Brian Cox (Chairperson)
Gail Cooper (Vice Chairperson)
Susan Yeung  (InterLINK Board Representative)
Erum Khalid
Dale Lauber
Gerry Lenoski
Councillor Lorrie Williams (City Council Representative)
Julie Spurrell, Chief Librarian (Secretary to the Board)

Board Meetings

The New Westminster Public Library Board meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month except July, August and December. In these months meetings are only held at the call of the Chair.  The meetings are at 12:00 noon, and are held in the Plaskett Room, on the Library's upper floor. 

Meeting dates for 2010

February 16*
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8
September 14
October 12
November 9

* The February meeting has been changed to facilitate Olympic Torch Run events.

Board Meetings are open to the public. Please contact the Chief Librarian at 604-527-4675 to confirm meeting dates and times.

Members of the public wishing to make presentations to the Board should contact the Chief Librarian at least 10 days prior to a meeting date.
 

How to Become a Trustee

Regular appointments to the Board are by City Council at the time of appointments to all city committees, boards and commissions. When a position is available on the Library Board, an announcement is made on the City Page in the local newspaper and on other notice boards around the city and in the library. Positions are also posted on the Library’s own web site.

Board Members are usually selected on the basis of their knowledge, experience, and activity in the community. Residents who are interested in Board positions are required to complete an application form and return it to City Hall.

For more information on becoming a Trustee, please contact the Chief Librarian at 604-527-4675.

Please note: there are currently no positions available on the Library Board.