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Your Library Board

The Waterloo Public Library Board is the driving force behind our vision and mission. Comprised of dedicated community members, the Board plays a vital role in shaping library policies, advocating for resources, and ensuring that the library continues to serve as a dynamic centre for education, culture and community engagement.

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Library Board Members

Frank Mensink (he/him)

Chair
Favourite Things to Borrow:
Travel books particularly those authored by Rick Steves

Kelly McManus (she/her)

Vice Chair
Favourite Things to Borrow:
New release books and magazines

Councillor Julie Wright (she/her)

Council Liaison
Favourite Things to Borrow:
Music and movies

Nicole Campbell (she/her)

Favourite Things to Borrow:
Non-fiction books

Rick Chambers (he/him)

Favourite Things to Borrow:
Detective fiction (usually British)

Dawn Charlton (she/her)

Favourite Things to Borrow:
Canadian fiction

Micaela Kelly (she/her)

Favourite Things to Borrow:
Children’s books and museum passes

Leilei Li (she/her)

Favourite Things to Borrow:
Chinese picturebooks for my son

Jennifer Murphy (she/her)

Favourite Things to Borrow:
Vinyl records

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Library Board meetings, held monthly, serve as forums where key decisions and policies regarding library operations and services are discussed. Participants typically include Board members, library administrators and community representatives.

2025 Board Meetings

DateTimeLocation
Wednesday, January 22, 20255:00pmMain Library
Wednesday, February 26, 20255:00pmMain Library
Wednesday, March 26, 20255:00pmMain Library
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - CANCELLEDCANCELLEDCANCELLED
Wednesday, May 28, 20255:00pmMain Library
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Regular Meeting & 2024 Annual General Meeting
5:00pmEastside Branch
Wednesday, September 24, 20255:00pmMain Library
Wednesday, October 22, 20255:00pmMain Library
Wednesday, November 26, 20255:00pmMain Library

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