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.
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Members of the City of Dryden's Library Board for 2022 to 2026 include:
Want to speak to the Board? You can sign up to make a delegation to the Board (speak at a Board meeting) or write them a letter that they will discuss at a Board meeting. You can either request a delegation or send a letter to the Board by email. You can also drop a physical letter off at the Library or make your delegation request in person by talking to the CEO, Caroline Goulding. |
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Unless otherwise noted, the Dryden Public Library Board meets at the Library 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. It is not necessary to contact the CEO in advance if you only want to attend. 2025 Meeting Dates:
Please check back regularly for more information or contact the Library at 223-1475. View our meeting minutes. |
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2024January 15, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes February 20, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes March 18, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes April 15, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes May 21, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes June 17, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes September 16, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes October 21, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes November 18, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes 2023January 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 Archived MinutesView our past meeting minutes. |
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The Library Board publishes annual reports about the Dryden Public Library's activities from the previous year, including summaries of:
View our most recent annual reports:
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The Library Board is responsible for the setting a number of policies related to how the Dryden Public Library operates.
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| Learn about the Dryden Public Library By-Laws. |
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