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 cover Trustee Recruitment Information Package [PDF].

2025 Library Board meetings
 

The Library Board will have eight meetings throughout 2025. Meetings begin at 6:00pm.
 

Meeting DateLocation
Thursday, January 16Bob 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
 

Regular meetings of the Library Board are open to the public. Persons who wish to attend Library Board meetings should contact the Board at least three (3) days before the meeting. Persons who wish to appear before the Library Board as a delegation must make written application to the Chief Librarian’s office in writing not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting. For more about public attendance at board meetings, see the Board Roles and Operations policy.
 

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