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 2024 Virtual Meeting Registration Minutes (PDF
February 27 2024 Virtual Meeting Registration Minutes (PDF)
March 26 2024 Virtual Meeting Registration Minutes (PDF)
April 23 2024 Virtual Meeting Registration Minutes (PDF)
May 28 2024 Virtual Meeting Registration Minutes (PDF)
June 25 2024 In-person Four Corners Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom Minutes (PDF)
September 24 2024 Virtual Meeting  Registration Minutes (PDF)
October 22 2024 Virtual Meeting Registration  Minutes (PDF)
November 26 2024 Virtual Meeting Registration  Agenda (PDF)
December 17 2024 In-person   Agenda (PDF)
January 28 2025 Virtual Meeting Registration Agenda (PDF)
February 25 2025 Virtual Meeting Registration Agenda (PDF)
March 25 2025 Virtual Meeting Registration Agenda (PDF)
April 22 2025 Virtual Meeting Registration Agenda (PDF)
May 27 2024 Virtual Meeting Registration Agenda (PDF)
June 24 2025 In-person TBD Agenda (PDF)
September 23 2025 Virtual Meeting Registration Agenda (PDF)
October 28 2025 Virtual Meeting Registration Agenda (PDF)
November 25 2025 Virtual Meeting Registration Agenda (PDF)
December 16 2025 In-person TBD Agenda (PDF)

 

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