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In accordance with the Ontario Public Libraries Act, the City of Dryden's Library Board is responsible for developing and maintaining the policies and procedures of the Dryden Public Library. The Library Board is also in charge of hiring the Dryden Public Library's CEO. The CEO is responsible for carrying out directions from the Library Board and managing the day-to-day operations of the Library.

Our mission statement

The Dryden Public Library's mission is to empower every member of our community to imagine a brighter future by providing them with the tools, resources and services they need to achieve it.

Learn more about the Dryden Public Library.

Our Strategic Plan

The Library's Strategic Plan outlines how we will fulfill our mission.

Read our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.

Board members

Members of the City of Dryden's Library Board for 2022 to 2026 include:

  • Matthew Benson (Chair)
  • Angie Barton (Vice-Chair)
  • Catherine Kiewning (Council Representative)
  • Susan Reany-Iskra
  • Suzanne Lockyer
  • Nancy Rosaasen
  • Karen Smith
Board meetings

Unless otherwise noted, the Dryden Public Library Board meets virtually on the third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. The Library Board does not typically meet in July, August and December. 

 

Library Board meetings are open to the public. If you wish to speak at a meeting, you must contact the Library CEO at 807-223-1475 ext. 221 in advance to arrange a delegation.

 

2023 Meeting Dates: 

  • Monday, January 16 at 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, February 21 at 5:00 pm (Due to Family Day)
  • Monday, March 20 at 5:00 pm
  • Monday, April 17 at 5:00 pm
  • Monday, May 15 at 5:00 pm
  • Monday, June 19 at 5:00 pm
  • Monday, September 18 at 5:00 pm
  • Monday, October 16 at 5:00 pm
  • Monday, November 20 at 5:00 pm

2023 meetings via ZOOM. Please check back regularly for more information or contact the Library at 223-1475. 

View our meeting minutes.

Library Board Agendas & Minutes

2019

January 19, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes

February 27, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes

March 27, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes

April 24, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes

May 22, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes

June 26, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes

August 7, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes

September 24, 2019| Agenda | Minutes

November 6, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes

December 2, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes

 

2020

March 16, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes

April 20, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes

May 18, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes

June 22, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes

July 14, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes

September 19, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes

October 26, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes

November 16, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes

 

2021

January 18, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes

February 16, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes

March 15, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes

April 19, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes

May 17, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes

June 21, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes

September 20, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes

October 18, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes

November 15, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes

 

2022

January 17, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes

February 22, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes

March 21, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes

April 18, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes

May 16, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes

June 20, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes

September 19, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes

October 17, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes

November 21, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes

December 12, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes 

 

2023

January 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes

February 21, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes

March 20, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes

April 17, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes

May 15, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes

June 19, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes

September 18, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes

October 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes

November 20, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes

 

 

View our past meeting minutes.

Annual reports

The Library Board publishes annual reports about the Dryden Public Library's activities from the previous year, including summaries of:

  • Finances
  • Circulation
  • Programming
  • Collections
  • Information services
  • Memberships
  • Interlibrary loans
  • Citizen engagement

View our most recent annual reports:

  • Dryden Public Library, Annual Report 2020
  • Dryden Public Library, Annual Report 2019
  • Dryden Public Library, Annual Report 2018
  • Dryden Public Library, Annual Report 2017
  • Dryden Public Library, Annual Report 2016
  • Dryden Public Library, Annual Report 2015
  • Dryden Public Library, Annual Report 2014
Library policies

The Library Board is responsible for the setting a number of policies related to how the Dryden Public Library operates.

Foundational policies

The Dryden Public Library foundational policies include:

  • Mission Statement and Tagline
  • Statement of Values
  • Intellectual Freedom
  • Respect and Acknowledgement Declaration
  • Diversity
Governance policies

Governance policies for the Dryden Public Library include:

  • Policy Development
  • Planning
  • Advocacy
  • Evaluation of the CEO
Operational policies

Operational policies for the Dryden Public Library include:

  • Circulation Policy
  • Collection Development Policy
  • Protection of Privacy
  • Access to Information
  • Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation
  • Patron Code of Conduct
  • Children's Services
  • Young Adult Services
  • Reference Services
  • Programming
  • Public Internet Access
  • Local History
  • Resource Sharing
  • Meeting Room and Facility Use
  • Media Relations and Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Accessibility
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Donations and Gifts
  • Use of Video Surveillance
  • Public Access and Use of Computers
  • Ontario Parks Passes
  • Records Management
  • Community Information
  • Appendix 1 - Request for Reconsideration of Materials
  • Appendix 2 - Student Registration Form
  • Appendix 3 - Incident Report Form
  • Appendix 4 - Patron Conduct Signage
 
 
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