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Information about the Hamilton Public Library Board
The Hamilton Public Library Board is made up of nine citizens and two City Councillors. The Library Board establishes library services for our community based on public input, market research and by monitoring satisfaction with services.
Members of the Hamilton Public Library Board 2011 to 2014
- George Geczy (Chairperson)
- Suzan Fawcett (Vice-Chair)
- Richard Bagdonas
- Kathleen Baker
- Jennifer Gautrey
- Councillor Tom Jackson
- George Nakamura
- Councillor Maria Pearson
- David Simpson
- Wenda Tulloch
- Nicolas van Velzen
How can I contact the Board?
Contact with the Board may be made through the Chief Librarian's office.
Karen Hartog
Assistant to the Chief Librarian
55 York Boulevard, Box 2700
Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
905.546.3214
Meetings
The Board meets the third Wednesday of each month from September to June. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are held at 6 p.m. in the fifth floor Board Room of the Central Library, 55 York Boulevard in Hamilton.
How can I apply to become a Library Board member?
Library Board members are appointed by Hamilton City Council for a four-year term and serve without remuneration. A notice to citizens will be placed in The Hamilton Spectator and Hamilton community newspapers announcing the recruitment period. Application forms are available at all Municipal Service Centres, Hamilton City Hall and on the City's website during the recruitment period. The next term for recruitment will be 2014.
