Board

The Elliot Lake Public Library Board is responsible for developing and maintaining the policies and procedures of the library. The Board acts in accordance with the Ontario Public Libraries Act, as well as the municipal budget and provincial operating grant.

Mission statement

The mission of Elliot Lake Public Library is to support the individual pursuit of knowledge by opening doors to a world of information, education and recreation, thereby enhancing the economic, social and cultural vitality of our community.

Learn more about Elliot Lake Public Library.

Board members

Greg Lawrence (Chair)
Denis Hupe (Vice Chair)
Charles Flintoff (City Council Representative)
Merrill Seidel (City Council Representative)
Edo Ten Broek (Trustee)
Pat McGurk (Secretary/Treasurer)

Meetings

The Library Board meets on the second Thursday of every month from September to June. The Chair of the Board may call special meetings, as necessary.

Term of office

The term of the Library Board is the same four-year period as that of City Council.

Membership

Residents of Elliot Lake who are interested in serving on the Library Board are encouraged to submit an application to the City Clerk. Notices of vacancies will appear in local news outlets as they become available. Library Board membership is a volunteer position. To qualify as a Board member, you must be:

18 years of age or older
A Canadian Citizen
A resident of the City of Elliot Lake
Not employed by the Board or the municipality

Contact the Board

For more information, contact Pat McGurk, Chief Librarian and Board Secretary/Treasurer.