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Library Board

A strong and vibrant library system is one of the cornerstones of a thriving and connected community. Brampton Library creates opportunities for everyone to discover their full potential by fostering literacy, inspiring learning and building community. Board members are local residents with a shared commitment to positive growth.

The Ontario’s Public Libraries Act  is the key piece of legislation governing Ontario’s public libraries. It supports the provision of equal and universal access to information and establishes free public library services in Ontario through governance and regulations. 

Under the authority of the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O 1990, Chapter P.44, Public Library Boards are governing boards, similar to legal corporations, comprised of community members with the authority to establish policy as well as to govern the Library's affairs under the authority.   A public library board’s five primary functions are as follows:

  1. To advocate for the library in the community and to advocate for the community as a member of the library board.
  2. To plan for the future of the library through a Strategic Plan and Facilities Master Plan.
  3. To monitor and evaluate the overall effectiveness of the library including financial and fiduciary responsibilities.
  4. To establish and review library policies.
  5. To hire and evaluate the Chief Executive Officer.

Brampton Public Library Board members are appointed by Brampton City Council for a four-year term, concurrent with the term of the elected  City Council. In an approved Council resolution (#377-2014) dated December 17, 2014, the Brampton Public Library Board is comprised of two (2) representatives from City council and eight (8) Brampton citizens.

Procedural Bylaws of the Brampton Library

Meeting Dates:

The Library Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month with the exception of July and August.

January 21, 2020 - Location: Four Corners Branch, Boardroom (2nd floor)

February 25, 2020 - Location: Four Corners Branch, Boardroom (2nd floor)

March 24, 2020 - Cancelled

April 28, 2020 - Virtual Meeting

May 26, 2020 - Virtual Meeting

June 23, 2020 - Virtual Meeting

September 22, 2020 - Virtual Meeting 

October 27, 2020 - Virtual Meeting 

November 24, 2020 - Virtual Meeting

December 15, 2020 Virtual Meeting

Board Members

City of Brampton Councillor Harkirat Singh

Phone: 905-874-2610

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City of Brampton Councillor Charmaine Williams

Phone:  905-874-2671

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Jaipaul Massey-Singh (Chair) 

Michael Ben  (Vice-Chair)

Deen Ajasa

Mary Ann Allin 

Taran Chahal

Catherine Hough

Gagandeep Singh

Radha Tailor 

Secretary Treasurer and Interim Chief Executive Officer

Susan Bartoletta 

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Board members can be contacted as follows:

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Post mail:  c/o Office of the Chief Executive Officer

Brampton Library

65 Queen Street East

Brampton, ON L6W 3L6

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