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Our Library Board

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.

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

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.

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: 

  • Monday, January 20 at 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, February 18 at 5:00 pm (Due to Family Day)
  • Monday, March 30 at 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, April 21 at 5:00 pm (Due to Easter Monday)
  • Tuesday, May 20 at 5:00 pm (Due to Victoria Day)
  • Monday, June 16 at 5:00 pm
  • Monday, September 15 at 5:00 pm
  • Monday, October 20 at 5:00 pm
  • Monday, November 17 at 5:00 pm

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

2026

January 19, 2026 | Agenda | Minutes

February 17, 2026| Agenda | Minutes

March 16, 2026| Agenda | Minutes

April 20, 2026| Agenda | Minutes

May 19, 2026| Agenda | Minutes

June 15, 2026| Agenda | Minutes

September 21, 2026| Agenda | Minutes

October 19, 2026| Agenda | Minutes

November 16, 2026| Agenda | Minutes

2025

January 20, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes

February 18, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes

March 31, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes

April 21, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes

May 20, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes

June 16, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes

September 15, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes

October 20, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes

November 17, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes

2024

January 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

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

Archived Minutes

View our past meeting minutes.

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:

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

Foundation policies

The Dryden Public Library foundational policies include:

Governance policies for the Dryden Public Library include:

Operational policies for the Dryden Public Library include:

Learn about the Dryden Public Library By-Laws.

Library Hours

Monday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 7:00pm

Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm

*closure from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sunday CLOSED

Contact Us

Dryden Public Library

36 Van Horne Ave.
Dryden, ON
P8N 2A7
Phone: 807-223-1475

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