Bruce County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes

Bruce County Public Library Board Meeting
Minutes
February 18, 2015
Bruce County Public Library
Library Administration, Saugeen Shores, Ontario
Present:
Trustees: Catherine Dickison; David Inglis; Milt McIver, Chair; Michael Moszynski;
Mike Smith; Patricia Symon.
Warden Mitch Twolan
Staff:
Michelle Southam, Director
Melissa Legacy, Assistant Library Director
Lorraine Noseworthy, Administrative Assistant
Kelley Coulter, County of Bruce CAO
Guest(s)
Regrets: None
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pecuniary Interest
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.
3.
Public Delegation – None
4.
Action Items
A
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Mike smith
Seconded by Patricia Symon
That the amended minutes of the December 17th, 2014 meeting be adopted.
Carried
Resol# 01-15
B.
Chairman’s Report
Mr. McIver spoke to the new Five Year Strategic Plan.
Moved by Mitch Twolan
Seconded by Mike Smith
That the Chairman’s report be received for information.
Carried
Resol# 02-15
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C.
Director’s Report
The Director, Ms. Michelle Southam presented her report related to the following:
Facilities update
Increased Opening Hours – Tara; Wiarton; Mildmay
Administration
Seniors Grant – Webpage
EPL – Barriers to library service
2014-15 Ontario Library Capacity Fund
Censorship request –
Strategic Plan
Financial Position
New initiatives update
Moved by Michael Moszynski
Seconded by Catherine Dickinson
That the Board support the recommendation to retain the Longarm series and
its various titles in the Bruce County Public Library collection.
Carried
Resol# 03-15
Moved by Michael Moszynski
Seconded by David Inglis
That the Director’s Report be received for information.
Carried
Resol# 04-15
D.
Closed Meeting
Moved by Mike Smith
Seconded by Patricia Symon
That the Board move into a closed meeting to discuss
i.
Personal matters about identifiable individuals 239 (2) (b) of the
Municipal Act.
Carried Resol# 05-15
Moved by Mitch Towlan
Seconded by Mike Smith
That the Library Board rise and report from the closed meeting.
Carried
Resol# 06-15
E.
Assistant Director’s Report
Moved by Mike Smith
Seconded by Michael Moszynski
That the Assistant Director’s Report be received for information.
Carried
Resol# 07-15
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Correspondence
SOLS Representative to Trustee Council
Wiarton Friends of the Library Newsletter
Moved by Mitch Twolan
Seconded by David Inglis
That the Board receive the items of correspondence.
Carried
Resol# 08-15
Moved by Michael Moszynski
Seconded by Patricia Symon
That the Board discuss Friends groups and Board participation with Friends
groups at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
Carried
Resol# 09-15
Moved by Mike Smith
Seconded by David Inglis
That the Board appoint Patricia Symon to the Southern Ontario Library Service
Trustee Council.
Carried
Resol# 10-15
6
Other Business
Patricia Symon spoke of an RBC grant for afterschool programs and the need for
clarification around social get together protocol.
7
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Bruce County Library Board will take place on March 18th, 2014
beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Library Administration Facility.
8
Adjournment
Moved by Mitch Twolan
That the meeting of the Bruce County Library Board adjourn.
Carried
Resol# 11-15
Milt McIver, Board Chair
Michelle Southam, Library Director
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Director’s Report
February 2014
1. ACCREDITATION –
Nothing to Report
2. FACILITY INFORMATION
We adjusted staff work schedules and increased opening hours in the Tara,
Wiarton, and Mildmay branches.
Lions Head – We have not had a reply to our letter requesting the municipality to
stop charging us a fee to hold free library events in the space that houses the
branch.
4 ADMINISTRATION
Seniors Grant – Webpage
We re-hired the design team that created our children’s page. They are
currently working on the design and layout. This has proved to be somewhat more challenging
than the children’s page as we are walking a difficult line trying to create pages that meet the
needs of both the tech savvy boomer and the tech scared senior.
EPL – Barriers to library service
Based on the Edmonton Public Library’s very informative report on the top 5
barriers to library service, we are in the early stages of examining and correcting areas where
our community members may be encountering barriers to library service – areas such as
inadequate communication; inconsistent policy understanding, communication and application as
well as fees and fine barriers and problems adequately marketing our many services.
Application for 2014-15 Ontario Library Capacity Fund
I completed the transfer request for the 2015 Ontario Library Capacity Fund grant
and we received notification that the funds will be transferred shortly. This is a new grant of
$29,772 to support IT and service capacity improvements.
Censorship request –
5. GOVERNMENT
Over the course of the previous two months I have continued to attend Loyalist
College courses and the second group of participants has started their sessions.
The Library’s second group participants are the Assistant Director and the Branch
Program Coordinator.
I have completed and submitted the first draft of the Library’s Continuity of
Operations Plan (COOP).
6. STRATEGIC PLANNING
Strategic Goals
WE HAVE BUILT STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
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WE ARE A DYNAMIC, COOL, EQUIPPED COMMUNITY HUB
WE BALANCE INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGY WITH EXISTING SERVICES
WE ARE ENGAGED IN AN ONGOING CONVERSATION WITH COMMUNITY
WE EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE OUR ACHIEVEMENTS IN INNOVATIVE WAYS
WE REACH THE WHOLE COMMUNITY
WE BELIEVE STAFF ARE OUR MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCE
Update on our planned approach for the coming years.
7.
Financial Position –
No Report currently available for 2015
Interim 2014 Year End report summary:
Total General Revenues
Total Expenditures (Operations/Capital)
Total Library (Operations/Capital/Special Funding)
Budgeted $243,287
Budgeted $2,865,411
Budgeted $3,020,924
Actual $289,716
Actual $2,847,121
Actual $3,002,587
8. NEW INITIATIVES INFORMATIONAL UPDATE
RECENTLY HELD EVENTS:
Family Literacy Day
Chesley, Paisley, Walkerton, Wiarton, Teeswater, Kincardine, Ripley, Lion’s Head
and Tiverton teamed with Ontario Early Years to offer a special Early Literacy
program to celebrate Family Literacy Day, January 27. The partnership was wellreceived by both BCPL and OEYC staff and all staff involved expressed eagerness to
do a similar program together at another time this year. Some staff visited OEYC
and in some cases, OEYC came to the library.
From Cassie LaVoie, Walkerton Branch Programmer:
Family Literacy at Early Years was an opportunity to reach out to families who are
not regular library users. It allowed them to experience how a storytime is
structured and become aware of the cognitive benefits of reading, singing, and
movement for their children. Although chaotic, it was an opportunity to share early
literacy tips in addition to our calendar of events. The regular schedule of story time
and alternative offerings will hopefully lead to more habitual visits.
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Alzheimer’s Society Talk
Southampton Branch and Chesley Branch hosted Sandra Hong from the Alzheimer’s
Society to talk about Alzheimer’s Awareness month and “The 72%” (number of
Alzheimer’s sufferers that are women). There were 5 attendees at each talk but
Sandra was positive about the event: “…the participants had great questions and
provided great exposure with a reporter from “The Post” and one from the
“Saugeen Times” as well as Allan Thompson the Huron Bruce Liberal candidate.”
Get that Frog Book Launch in Walkerton
A dozen children with their caregivers listened to Kathy read her latest picture book,
Get That Frog. Together with Cassie LaVoie, the programmer in Walkerton, they
engaged the children with songs, rhymes and games and made a frog puppet.
Kathy also signed books at the well-received event.
Learn to Speak Mandarin
A resident from Kincardine has volunteered to run a Mandarin class at Kincardine
Library. Attendance has been about 12 for each class. Staff has encouraged her to
run another session as many keen people cannot attend in the current time slot.
Knitting in Port Elgin
The knitting group continues to be Port Elgin’s most attended group for adults
(aside from story time). Approximately 10 knitters attend weekly.
Baby Times
Baby times in Chesley and Walkerton have seen a good turnout, with approximately
6 babies attending every week in Chesley and 10 every week in Walkerton.
February Programs
Groundhog Day
Wiarton Branch Library offered the library as a warming station for the popular
prognosticating event. Kristina created a “Library Cache” for the event with an
information workshop about Geocaching in general. Once they found the cache,
participants were able to take an “I Love Bruce County Public Library” button from
the cache to keep.
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Valentine’s Day
Chesley, Port Elgin, Southampton, Wiarton and Lucknow have planned some
homemade Valentine workshops for adults in those branches. Staff and volunteers
from the community are leading the card-making workshops.
Blind Date with a Book
In all our branches, we are running Blind Date with a Book. Branches will select a
few titles from the collection and put them in a bag. Customers will take their
chances and check out the bag with the book inside without knowing the title.
Library users who take a bag from the display will be entered into a draw for a
$50.00 gift certificate to Elk & Finch restaurant in Southampton, generously
donated by the establishment. Contest closes February 14.
Freedom to Read Week
The Library is a natural fit for Freedom to Read Week (February 22-28). We
celebrate the freedom to read what we choose in Canada. Branches will have a
display of Challenged Books and authors for the week. There will also be an inbranch trivia contest where visitors to the library will have the opportunity to enter
a draw for a Challenged Book by correctly identifying a quote from a Challenged
Book. In conjunction with the in-branch contest, we will host a video version using
Facebook, featuring our library staff reading from Challenged Books.
February is Library Lover’s Month
When visiting our libraries in February, people will have an opportunity to declare
what they love about the library by jotting their thoughts on a slip of paper and
posting it to a special display. Here are some we’ve received so far:
I love my library because….
“…of the great staff and endless supply of great reading, listening and viewing
materials”
“…they have the greatest of libraries”
“….it keeps me in touch with the outside world!”
“….it’s so easy to get the books I want”
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February is Black History Month
Branches will display authors, books, and movies related to the topic.
National Flag Day
Several branches will be offering activities for children and families to celebrate Flag
Day, February 15. Heritage Canada also provides bookmarks, pins and flags that
we will hand out in our branches to commemorate this historical day.
March Programs
March Break
Our staff are bravely going to try some low-tech Maker projects over March Break
using conductive thread, magnets, LED lights and other materials.
Archives at the Library
Bruce County Archives is on the road and travelling to Southampton, Port Elgin,
Lion’s Head, Tara and Kincardine. They will be bringing materials and photographs
from the archives to share with community residents and promoting Archives Week
in April.
Southwest Self-Management Group
Workshop leaders from the Southwest Community Care Access Centre will be
holding a series of workshops designed to assist those dealing with chronic illness
and those who care for them in 3 of our library branches. Each workshop runs 6
weeks. Workshops in Kincardine and Wiarton will begin March 25 and 26, and in
Chesley on April 1.
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Patron Request for Reconsideration of Material
Book: Longarm series by Tabor Evans
Report to the Board
Title: The coldest town in hell
Longarm series, #427
Longarm is a western series in print publication since the 1970s. There are over 400 books
in the series. The series is a mainstay of the "adult western" genre. These books are
distinguished from classical westerns by the inclusion of more explicit sex scenes.
Tabor Evans is a pseudonym. This popular series has been written by both Western and
Romance authors who have published books using their own names and won multiple book
awards including Spur.
A google search or a review scan on any of the larger book store sites indicates that the
popularity of Longarm has not diminished for readers of the adult western genre.
Historically, it is not uncommon for one or more persons to take issue with the selection of
any specific item in a public library collection, but providing a resource where the free
individual can explore and enjoy many points of view and make his-her own decisions is one
of the most essential purposes of the public library.
BCPL supports the Canadian Library Association’s Statement on Intellectual Freedom.
Freedom is no freedom if it is given only to the accepted and inoffensive. It is in the public
interest for us to make available the widest diversity of views and expressions, including
those which are unorthodox or unpopular with the majority. Historically, the most common
grounds for challenges in a library are for sex, violence, and unsuitability for an age group.
If it is not illegal in the Criminal Code, it has a place on the shelves of the public library.
I believe this book, this series and this genre has a place in our collection as does numerous
other similar erotic fiction categories. I recommend that no action is taken.
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Assistant Director’s Report
February 2015
1. LIBRARY SYSTEM ISSUES/UPDATES
a. Many branches reported slow response time and hang ups with our integrated
library system (ILS) in November. I worked with County IT and as of December
31 they have recreated a preexisting rule across all of the branch firewalls to
identify and prioritize the specific traffic that the Workflows program generates.
They have altered the priority and bandwidth allocation for Workflow to ensure
that it will have the resources it requires when the internet connection gets
congested. Branches have noted that response times have improved since this
work was done by IT.
2. BRANCH UPDATES/PLANS/INITIATIVES
a. Nothing to report.
3. FACILITY INFORMATION
a. Nothing to report.
4. STAFF TRAINING INITIATIVES/ACTIVITIES/SUMMARIES
a. Six staff members attended the Ontario Library Association’s Super Conference
in Toronto January 28 – 30, 2015. Branch supervisors from Walkerton and
Kincardine attended. Four staff from library headquarters attended including the
Director, Assistant Director, programs coordinator, communications coordinator.
b. I have been attending training through Loyalist College as provided by County of
Bruce starting in January. Program Coordinator, Nancy Kuhl is also in my cohort.
5. UNION UPDATES/ISSUES
a. No updates or issues to report.
6. STAFFING UPDATES
a. Wiarton Assistant Supervisor, Allison Brown has resigned. We are in the process
of recruiting for that position.
b. Liliana Ciocoiu was hired as a Part-time Clerk for the Tiverton branch. She has
also been hired for the Sunday Clerk position in Wiarton. She started in
Tiverton in January and in Wiarton in February.
c. Alexa Jakubaitis was hired as a Casual Clerk for the Ripley and Lucknow
branches. She started in January.
7. GOVERNMENT AND/OR GRANT UPDATES
a. We have applied for funding for two summer students through the Young
Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (YCWHO) Summer Works Experience
grant program. The deadline was February 2, 2015. A decision has not yet been
made. We have asked for 50% of the cost for two students from June to August.
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Submitted by Melissa Legacy, Assistant Director
8. FRIENDS GROUPS UPDATES/SUMMARIES
a. I have set a schedule for attending 2015 meetings and will attend the Chesley
Friends Group meeting in March.
9. STATISTICAL REPORTS & SUMMARIES
a. SOCIAL MEDIA STATS – SUBMITTED BY STEPHEN WOOD
i. Facebook: Facebook growth is steady to close out 2014.
ii. Twitter: Twitter growth is steady to close out 2014.
iii. Instagram: We gained over 100 new Instagram followers in December
(compared to 24 new followers in November).
iv. Website: The library website saw a 7% decrease in visits in December.
Month
Visits to the library website
% Change
January 2014
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
7885
6701
7713
7092
7262
7100
8193
7979
7340
7683
7448
6989
-14%
+15%
-9%
+2%
-1%
+13%
-3%
-8%
+0.5%
-3%
-7%
Social Media 2014
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Facebook Likes
Twitter Followers
Instagram Followers
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Submitted by Melissa Legacy, Assistant Director
10.
2014 ANNUAL STATISTICS
Circulation of physical items:
Location
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Headquarters
16564
19611
17287
15314
18666
40288
55016 *52571
Port Elgin
50273
14588
55353
65047
67186
62926
59969
64524
Kincardine
60702
62496
66290
67215
67349
56655
58211
64201
Wiarton
38155
40040
42278
40638
44502
39964
36377
41623
Walkerton
38594
40713
45655
44692
43462
35336
36913
39654
Southampton
40920
72149
48984
45298
46553
41674
39469
39222
Chesley
24419
24978
22866
24758
24150
25239
24926
30171
Sauble Beach
26500
27108
27534
26619
23870
26046
22939
25257
Teeswater
17084
18163
17809
17480
17590
17280
17132
20029
Lion’s Head
14448
14692
15509
16073
15470
15090
16320
19771
Lucknow
12272
12352
14805
15353
18266
19874
18862
17998
Tobermory
7703
8062
8552
7964
8230
9091
11038
13794
Tara
6537
8341
11906
13233
15415
12871
11225
12277
Ripley
5413
5053
5354
8273
9423
10891
9870
11694
Mildmay
10972
11658
14010
11480
11504
11096
9246
10391
Paisley
6674
7938
9733
8974
8509
8630
7686
9339
Tiverton
10307
10484
10854
10386
10302
9864
8005
8250
Cargill
3054
2606
2354
2454
3072
4914
4188
3274
Total
399,259 411,073 446,689 449,150 460,410 453,908 454,029 484,040
Includes OverDrive statistics.
+/-4%
8%
10%
14%
7%
-.6%
21%
10%
17%
21%
-5%
25%
9%
18%
12%
22%
3%
-21%
7%
*OverDrive statistics for the circulation of eBooks in 2014 is 36,998 up 14% from 32,522 in 2013.
System-wide Circulation 2007 - 2014
399259
411073
2007
2008
446689
449150
460410
453908
454029
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
484040
2014
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Submitted by Melissa Legacy, Assistant Director
2007-2014 Membership Statistics:
Year
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
Number of Memberships
24,843
22,261
18,016
16,630
17,927
16,702
17,138
16,517
+/12%
23%
8%
-7%
7%
-3%
4%
Program Statistics System-wide:
# of programs
Program Attendance
2009
457
5,159
2010
467
5,223
2011
703
7,749
2012
875
9,507
2013
1370
13,496
2014
1836
15,139
2009
19,041
2010
19,938
2011
17,359
2012
16,524
2013
19,433
2014
20,934
Public Computer Use:
# of sessions
Interlibrary Loan Statistics 2014:
Donna Morey, Interlibrary Loan Coordinator, provided the following report:
Bruce County Public Library patrons requested 4587 titles during 2014 via interlibrary loan, of which they received 4326
from outside library system sources. These numbers reflect an approximate 5% increase from 2013.
Patrons from outside of Bruce County requested 6409 titles from our system during 2014, which is 142% more requests
than 2013. Of these requests, Bruce County supplied 4340 items, which is 133% more items than were shipped by us in
2013.
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Submitted by Melissa Legacy, Assistant Director
Wiarton Friends of the Library
NEWSLETTER
Vol. 9 Issue 8
WINTER 2015
THE WIARTON FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Wiarton Friends of the Library Christmas party is an annual event which is
one way for the Friends to thank those who contribute to our fundraising in
support of the Wiarton Library.
This year, Sunday afternoon December 14 saw an enthusiastic group enjoying
the Christmas programme with Patti Roberts’ reading of “Hoodoo McFiggins
Christmas” by Stephen Leacock and Marianne Williams’ humorous seasonal
reading, evoking much laughter from the guests. Two pencil and paper quizzes,
one based on Santa’s Reindeer and another brain teaser1 had the guests working
diligently to achieve a winning score and a prize.
Always a highlight is the special food provided by Catherine Felkar and other
Friends: mincemeat tarts, Christmas cake, fancy cookies and truffles as well as
coffee and tea in fancy bone china teacups especially unpacked for the
Christmas party.
Numerous door prizes, ranging from a jar of jam to a poinsettia in full bloom,
were awarded to guests. With Sheila Gatis on keyboard and Ron Gatis and
Keith Couch to lead the singing, we rounded off the afternoon with a rousing
chorus of Christmas carols and hymns.
Wrapping Children’s
Books for the Christmas
Hampers
On December 8, 2014, FOL
volunteers spent a few hours
wrapping over 200 children’s
books for the Christmas
hampers distributed by the
Salvation Army.
A heartfelt thank you goes to
Shirley Bruer, who organized
the books for us and her
friend, Mary Wilson, who
donated most of the books
for this endeavour.
Scholastic Canada Ltd. also
donated titles for the project.
Norma Piggott supplied the
wrapping paper and all the
ribbons for trimming the
packages.
Bonnie
Jacob
purchased and wrapped the
extra books needed to meet
the demand.
Book wrapping volunteers
included
Sue
Hoffman,
Monika Mesko, Patti Roberts,
Ann McGaw and two nonmembers, Bob Sheppard
(Sue’s husband) and Dorothy
Erstad (a helpful friend of
Sue’s).
Patti Roberts, Joan Hawley and Norma Piggott singing carols.
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Wiarton Friends of the Library Report
The mandate of the Friends of the Wiarton Library is to support
the library, and to improve services and facilities whenever
possible. With that goal in mind, the FOL recently paid for the
installation of roller blinds on the east windows in the Children’s
Area. These blinds should enhance the use of this space for the
kids who visit the library.
In addition, new flower boxes are being made for each entry, in
partnership with the Peninsula Shores District School Technology Studies students. Two
boxes will be placed at the parking lot entrance and one at the bay side entrance. The
FOL are pleased to finance this project as well.
Susan Hoffman
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BOOK CLUB NEWS
The Book Club continues to meet at the Library
the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. except
July and August. New members are always welcome.
For further information call Patti Roberts
519-534-1533 or or email [email protected]
Jan. 20:
Feb. 17:
Mar.17:
Apr. 21:
May 19:
2015
The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor
by Sally Armstrong
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
No Place to Hide by Glenn Greenwald
Paris by Edward Rutherfurd
Half of a Yellow Sun
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
“Where Open Minds Connect “– Bruce
County Public Library Strategic Plan
2014 – 2019
During the summer 2014, BCPL staff spoke to over
1000 residents and visitors, asking two important
questions:
WINTER MOVIE MATINEES Come in from the cold and enjoy some great movies on the big screen along with some delicious pop corn and refreshments provided by The Friends. The movie line-­‐up includes: The 100-­‐Year-­‐Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared -­‐ Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 2 pm The Theory of Everything -­‐ Tuesday, March 17 @ 2 pm Jersey Boys -­‐ Tuesday, April 21 @ 2 pm Subtitles along with sound are
used to ensure that everyone
can hear and read the dialogue.
1. Why should some people rediscover the library?
2. What should be at the library when they get there?
The results of many questionnaires, surveys and interviews were compiled into the new
strategic plan for the library called Where Open Minds Connect. The plan can be
found on the BCPL website at www.library.brucecounty.on.ca. FOL members should
check out the library initiatives planned for the next five years.
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Ross Whicher Centre Receives New Paint Job! by Kristina Porr, Branch Supervisor Left: This past December residents from around Bruce
County looking for career experience used their
expertise to give the building the Wiarton library is
located in a fresh paint lift!
They not only covered up the nicks and scratches, but
they added in a splash of colour called "gypsy love"
red to highlight the architectural details in the library.
Please come and visit and let us know what you think.
____________________________________________ Free Technology Lessons at the Library Receive free personalized technology lessons at the
library between now and the end of March. The library
received grant funding that focuses on improving
technology literacy within communities across Ontario.
Holly Noble, a recent university graduate, is a wiz
with an array of different types of devices; from tablets
and cell phones to computers. She can meet with you
once, twice or even more often, but she is only here
for two more months. You can make an appointment
by emailing her at [email protected], or by
calling the Wiarton branch 519-534-2602.
Holly Noble at the Library.
Please note: When in doubt as to whether a meeting or event has been cancelled due
to inclement weather, please phone the library at 519-534-2602 for confirmation.
This refers to the Book Club, movies, afternoons at the library and our monthly FOL meetings.
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Wiarton Friends of the Library
Executive Committee
Chair
Past Chair
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Susan Hoffman
Bonnie Jacob
Marianne Williams
Bonnie Jacob
Bill Hofer
Norma Piggott
Library Staff
Library Supervisor Kristina Porr
Ass’t Branch Supervisor Allison Brown
Library Clerk
Mary Jane Monahan
Library Clerk
Jane MacLeod
Library Clerk
Carol Chitovas
Juvenile Programming Carol D’Ambrumenil
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Rebecca Ward
CAP Worker
Holly Noble
Bruce County Library Board
Members
Warden
Mitch Twolan
Mayor Mike Smith, Saugeen Shores
Mayor David Inglis, Brockton
Mayor Milt McIver, Northern Bruce Peninsula
Citizen Trustees
Patricia Symon, Wiarton
Mike Moszynski, Ripley
Catherine Dickison, Brockton
Library Director
Michelle Southam
Assistant Director Melissa Legacy
WIARTON BRANCH LIBRARY HOURS
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Located in the Ross Whicher Centre
(at the corner of William and Brown Streets.)
Box 250 Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0
Phone: 519-534-2602.
Email: [email protected]
Website: library.brucecounty.on.ca
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Wiarton Friends of the Library Mandate
“To support the Library service in Wiarton and
work with the appropriate authorities to maintain,
improve and extend Library services and
facilities.”
The Friends meet at the Library the second Friday
of each month, September through June at 9:30
a.m. All are welcome. Membership is $10 per
year and covers the period from June 1 to May
31.
The Wiarton Friends of the Library
Newsletter is edited by:
Susan Hoffman: [email protected]
PattiRoberts:[email protected];
Bonnie Jacob: [email protected] and
Sheila Gatis: [email protected].
Book reviews, member news, and general
comments can be sent via email for consideration.
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WIARTON FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
WHO ARE THE FRIENDS?
The Wiarton Friends of the Library is a non-profit volunteer organization
started in 1985. Each year it hosts a number of fundraisers and events that
support Library programs and services.
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A FRIEND. . . By joining the Friends, you
are supporting the Wiarton Branch Library to enrich the lives of local
residents.
VOLUNTEERS ARE IMPORTANT . . .With the help of volunteer
members, the Friends has become very successful. With additional
support - that is, with more Friends - we can do even more and have a
greater positive impact within our community. Our membership has
increased this past year and this is good news. It is amazing to find
talents in each other which come rising to the top when the need is there.
WHAT KIND OF ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE?
Meetings - Active members meet once a month at the Library, on the 2nd
Friday at 9:30 a.m with the exception of July and August. The annual
meeting is held in June. Associate members are contacted for help with
our many projects.
Fundraising - The Friends has hosted published authors, annual book
sales, special luncheons, garage sales, movie afternoons and more.
Book Club - The Book Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7
p.m. in the library meeting room - except July and August.
Newsletter - The newsletter three times a year keeps the community
abreast of ongoing Friends and Library programs and services as well as
Friends special events and immediate needs.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you would like to be a Friend of the Library, please fill out the form
below and leave it with a Library staff person or contact
Susan Hoffman: [email protected] or 519-534-9925
NAME:_____________________________DATE__________________
STREET ADDRESS or
P.O.BOX_________________________________________________
TOWN AND POSTAL
CODE___________________________________________________
PHONE:
_________________________EMAIL_________________________
Type of Membership (Please check all that apply)
[ ] New [ ] Renewal [ ] Associate* [ ] $10 Member fee enclosed
*Associate members do not need to attend meetings but can still volunteer.
HOW YOU CAN HELP (Please check all that apply.)
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] Book sale (sorting and pricing books, sales)
] Committee member
] Luncheons (co-ordination, preparation, etc.)
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] Newsletter (writing or editing / distribution)
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