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 |
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