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.

For more information about the Library Board, download our Trustee Recruitment Information Package [PDF].

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].

Library Board meetings

The Library Board will have eight meetings throughout 2024. Meetings begin at 7:00pm.

Meeting DateLocation
Thursday, January 18Online
Thursday, March 21Bob Prittie Metrotown
Thursday, April 18Tommy Douglas
Thursday, June 20Online
Thursday, July 18Online
Thursday, September 19Cameron
Thursday, October 17Online
Thursday, December 12McGill

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