Do you want to inspire curiosity, empower others, and change lives? If so, then apply now to become a Trustee!
The City of New Westminster is accepting applications for Library Board Trustees from Tuesday, Sept. 8th to Tuesday, Oct. 20th. If you are interested, we encourage you to complete an application form.
RACHEL CHONG
Finance & Advocacy
2026-2027
STEPHANIE LAU
Finance & Advocacy; Strategic Plan
2026-2027
DARIUS MAZE
Vice-Chair; Finance & Advocacy; Strategic Plan
2025-2026
NADINE NAKAGAWA
Council Representative; Finance & Advocacy
2026-2027
KAREN NEW
Governance & Policy; InterLINK Alternate; Strategic Plan
2026-2027
MARK RITCHIE
Governance & Policy; InterLINK Representative; Strategic Plan
2025-2026
DEB THOMAS
Chair; Governance & Policy; Strategic Plan
2026-2027
DIANA WHELLAMS
Governance & Policy; Public Art
2025-2026
AMINA YASIN
2026-2027
New Westminster Public Library board meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month.
Meetings begin at 6 p.m. and are open to the public.
Meetings are not scheduled during July, August, and December, and are only held at the call of the Chairs during these months.
*Meeting scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of September.
Members of the public are welcome to attend regular New Westminster Public Library board meetings as observers.
To appear as a delegation, send a request to the Board Secretary at libraryboard@nwpl.ca at least ten (10) days before the scheduled meeting, indicating the subject matter.
Your request must include:
Your presentation must be under ten (10) minutes long. The Board Chair has final authority on whether to allow a presentation, the time allotted, and the time given to questions from Trustees, if any.
Delegations will be virtual with a Zoom link provided in advance of the meeting.
Please contact the Board Secretary at libraryboard@nwpl.ca if any accommodations will be needed for you to attend and present to the Board.
The Library Board reserves the right to refuse a request for delegation appearance.
New Westminster Public Library board trustees serve for 2-year terms.
When a position is available on the board an announcement is made on the City of New Westminster website and on our library website.
Board trustees are selected on the basis of their knowledge, experience, and activity in the community and are appointed by city council.
Residents who are interested in serving on the board are invited to complete an application form.
For more information on becoming a trustee, please contact our Chief Librarian.