Your Library Board
Public library boards are governing boards, legal corporations with the authority to make policy and to govern the library’s affairs under the Public Libraries Act, RSO 1990.
Governing is different from managing. Governance is the entire framework set by the board to direct the organization that identifies how the board will conduct business, how power will be divided and delegated and what process will be set up to achieve performance and accountability.
To find out more about library boards and their responsibility to the local library and the community visit Ontario Library Board’s Association at www.accessola.com »
To find out more about the Brighton Public Library Boards and their responsibilities and involvement in the local library please contact Bob Burke, Board Chair, at bpburke@cogeco.ca or 613-475-5547
Brighton Public Library Board Reports
The Library Expansion Working Group Report
The Library Expansion Working Group (LEWG) was formed by the Brighton Public Library (BPL) Board on May 20, 2015 as a result of the Municipality of Brighton Resolution No. 2015-415 that Council refers the matter of the Library expansion to the Library Board for consideration, and report back to Council.
This report provides an estimate of library space and components for an expanded Brighton Public Library Main Branch based on "Making the Case for Your Library Building Project"; Hubsher, Robert and Watson, Karen.
Strategic Plan "Your Library! Your Imagination!"
We are delighted to share with you the 2016 – 2020 Brighton Public Library Strategic Plan: Your Library! Your Imagination!
Community engagement was at the core of our strategic planning process. We heard from an enthusiastic group of community leaders who shared a fresh perspective on the Brighton community with the Brighton Public Library Board. We thank those participants for their time and insights into community trends and needs.
The Library Board and staff also heard from 345 survey respondents. We were encouraged to hear that community members are pleased with library staff and services. However, we also heard clearly from survey respondents that increased collections and programs are important to the Brighton community. These survey responses have greatly informed the strategic plan and will continue to inform the future of the Brighton Public Library.
We look forward to working closely with staff, Board members and community partners to provide patron-oriented services and programs that meet the needs of the vibrant and growing community that is the Municipality of Brighton.
Bob Burke - Board Chair
Mellissa D’Onofrio-Jones - CEO
Brighton Public Library Board
Board meetings are held at the library on the 4th Wednesday
of the month, at 7:00 pm. (Except July and August).
| TRUSTEE | POSITION/COMMITTEE | E-MAIL ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER |
| Robert Burke | Chair | Email Bob Burke | 613-475-5547 |
| Murray Workman | Vice Chair | Email Murray Workman | 613-439-9143 |
| Peter Starbuck | Trustee | Email Peter Starbuck | 613-475-5759 |
| Mary Tadman | Council Representative | Email Mary Tadman | 613-475-0888 |
| Brian Ostrander | Council Representative | Email Brian Ostrander | 613-242-7190 |
| Erin Alexander | Trustee | Email Erin Alexander | 613-475-9709 |
| Sandi Zwaan | Trustee | Email Sandi Zwaan | 613-439-9042 |
| Jane Baier | Trustee | Email Jane Baier | 613-475-5043 |
| Erica Larmer | Trustee | Email Erica Larmer | 613-475-5007 |
| Heather Ratz | Acting Library CEO, Secretary, Treasurer | Email Heather Ratz | 613 475-2511 |
Board Minutes
June 24, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes
Library Staff
The Brighton Public Library has the following Library Professionals on staff to serve your needs.
Our Librarians are committed to providing excellent service!
| POSITION | NAME | EMAIL ADDRESS |
| Acting Library CEO | Heather Ratz | brightonceo@brighton.library.on.ca |
| Acting Assistant Librarian | Lisa Fanjoy | llanning@brighton.library.on.ca |
| Children's Library | Jeni Dyment | jdyment@brighton.library.on.ca |
| Codrington Branch | Jeni Dyment | jdyment@brighton.library.on.ca |
| Library Clerk | Penny Simmons | psimmons@brighton.library.on.ca |
| Library Clerk | Robert Janiga | rjaniga@brighton.library.on.ca |
| Library Clerk | Lisa Pederson | lpedersen@brighton.library.on.ca |
| Library Clerk | Julie Herten | jherten@brighton.library.on.ca |
| Student Assistant | Naya Alrefai | nalrefai@brighton.library.on.ca |
