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 who share a commitment to positive growth.

The Ontario Public Libraries Act is the key piece of legislation governing Ontario's public libraries. It supports providing 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:

  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 (PDF)

Meeting Dates

The Library Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July and August.

Date / Time Location Room Agenda / Minutes
January 23 Virtual Meeting Registration Minutes (PDF)
February 27 Virtual Meeting Registration Minutes (PDF)
March 26 Virtual Meeting Registration Minutes (PDF)
April 23 Virtual Meeting Registration Minutes (PDF)
May 28 Virtual Meeting Registration Agenda (PDF)
June 25 In-person Four Corners Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom Agenda (PDF)
September 24 Virtual Meeting  Registration Agenda (PDF)
October 22 Virtual Meeting Registration  -
November 26 Virtual Meeting Registration  Agenda (PDF)
December 17 In-person TBD -

 

Board Members

  • Regional Councillor Navjit Kaur Brar (email: navjitkaur.brar@brampton.ca)
  • Regional Councillor Paul Vicente (email: paul.vicente@brampton.ca)
  • Radha Tailor (Chair)
  • Michael Ben  (Vice-Chair)
  • Taman Atwal
  • Navdeep Dhaliwal
  • Desiree Jones
  • Nicole Russell
  • Ameek Singh
  • Megh Rathod 

Secretary-Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer

Todd Kyle

To send comments or concerns to the Chief Executive Officer, please complete this contact form .

Board members can be contacted as follows:

To send comments or concerns to the Brampton Library Board, please complete the following form:

 

Post mail: 

c/o Office of the Chief Executive Officer

Brampton Library,
65 Queen Street East,
Brampton, ON L6W 3L6