The Hamilton Public Library Board

The Hamilton Public Library Board is made up of nine citizens and two City Councillors. The Library Board establishes library services for our community based on public input, market research and by monitoring satisfaction with services.

Members of the Hamilton Public Library Board 2023-2026

Gagan Batra
Brie Berry
Dayna Firth
Alison Griggs
Jennifer Horwath
Lynne Serviss
Nicolas van Velzen
Carly Whitmore
Councillor Cameron Kroetsch
Councillor Ted McMeekin

Library Board By-Laws

The Hamilton Public Library Board is duly constituted as a corporation and governed by the provisions of the Public Libraries Act, Statutes of Ontario, 1990, Chapter P. 44 and is established by the provisions of City of Hamilton By-Law 04-019.

How can I contact the Board?

Contact with the Board may be made through the Chief Librarian's office. The Chief Librarian serves as Secretary of the Board and is responsible for Library operations. Members of the public wishing to make a verbal or written delegation to the Library Board should contact the Board Secretary in writing seven (7) days in advance of the meeting using the contact information below. Meeting attendees must follow HPL's Member and Service Commitment Policy.

55 York Boulevard, Box 2700
Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
905.546.3214
hplceo@hpl.ca

Meetings

Board meetings are typically held at 6pm on the third Wednesday of each month:

2026 Meeting dates

December 10, 2025
February 18, 2026
March 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 10, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 16, 2026

How can I apply to become a Library Board member?

Library Board members are appointed by Hamilton City Council for a four-year term and serve without remuneration. A notice to citizens will be placed in The Hamilton Spectator and Hamilton community newspapers announcing the recruitment period. Application forms are available at all Municipal Service Centres, Hamilton City Hall and on the City's website during the recruitment period. The next term for recruitment is in 2026.