Library Board

The Perth & District Union Public Library Board is made up of nine members, three from each of our three supporting municipalities. The Town of Perth and the Townships of Drummond/North Elmsley and Tay Valley each appoint one municipal councillor and two lay members to the library board for the four-year council term.

Board members are responsible for policy and funding decisions related to the library, as well as for hiring the CEO. The role of the board is governed by the Public Libraries Act, an Ontario provincial statute.

Board Meetings

The library board meets the third Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the library. The board is currently meeting in-person with a virtual link also available. There are no regular meetings in July, August, or December. Meetings are open to the public. Contact Erika Heesen for the virtual meeting details at (613) 267-1224 or ceo@perthunionlibrary.ca.

If you would like to speak at the library board meeting, please contact Erika Heesen at (613) 267-1224 or ceo@perthunionlibrary.ca to arrange a delegation. Delegations are limited to 10 minutes.

Upcoming Meeting Dates

September 15, 2025

October 20, 2025

November 17, 2025

Board meeting minutes

June 17, 2024

September 16, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

January 20, 2025

February 10, 2025

March 17, 2025

April 14, 2025

May 12, 2025

June 16, 2025

Board minutes are posted once approved. Board documents and minutes older than one year are available upon request. Please contact Erika Heesen at (613) 267-1224 or ceo@perthunionlibrary.ca.