Burnaby Public Library Board
The Burnaby Public Library Board sets strategic priorities, determines and adopts policies governing the services and operation of the Library, and determines the Library’s role in satisfying the needs of the community.
Joining the Library Board
Board members are appointed by City Council. Visit City of Burnaby for information on the application process.
Trustees must be Burnaby residents and may not be employed by the City of Burnaby or Burnaby Public Library.
Trustee Recruitment Information Package [PDF].
2025 Library Board meetings
The Library Board will have eight meetings throughout 2025. Meetings begin at 6:00pm.
| Meeting Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 16 | Bob Prittie Metrotown |
| Thursday, February 20 | Bob Prittie Metrotown |
| Thursday, April 17 | Tommy Douglas |
| Thursday, May 15 | McGill |
| Thursday, July 17 | Bob Prittie Metrotown |
| Thursday, September 18 | Cameron |
| Thursday, October 16 | Bob Prittie Metrotown |
| Thursday, December 11 | Bob Prittie Metrotown |
People who wish to appear before the Board should make written application to the Chief Librarian’s office, indicating the substance of their enquiry seven days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. Presentations to the Board by delegations are limited to ten minutes with additional time for questions of the delegation from Trustees at the discretion of the Chair.
Contact the Board
Email:
board@bpl.bc.ca
Phone:
Beth Davies, Chief Librarian and Secretary to the Board
604-436-5431
Mail:
Beth Davies, Chief Librarian
Burnaby Public Library
6100 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5H 4N5