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The City of Lethbridge Library Board is established in accordance with the Alberta Libraries Act and Regulations. Board trustees are appointed by Lethbridge City Council for a three year term, and may be reappointed for two additional consecutive terms of office.

The City of Lethbridge Library Board operates under a policy governance model, and is responsible for developing a Plan of Service, approving Board policies, preparing budgets, and employing the Chief Executive Office who manages the Library in accordance with the strategies, policies and agreements established together with the Board. 

Acting as one team with clearly defined roles, the Board, together with Library entire staff, ensures that the community of Lethbridge enjoys the best library services possible.  

The City of Lethbridge Library Board relies on committed volunteers who willingly contribute both their time and their talents to support and advocate for library services. They also represent the community so that the Lethbridge Public Library is truly connected to the communities it serves.  Board members are appointed by Lethbridge City Council. To see available opportunities click here. 

Board Structure

Chair – elected for a term of 1 year. Consecutive terms are allowed. 

Vice Chair – elected for a term of 1 year. Consecutive terms are allowed.  

CEO – Secretary/Treasurer of the Board; non-voting Board member.  

Standing Committees of the Board: 

  • Advocacy Committee 
  • Board/CEO Relations Committee 
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee 
  • Finance Committee 
  • Governance Committee 
  • Strategic Planning Committee 

Ad hoc committees may be struck from time to time by resolution of the Board

Craig Brown

Chair

Brendan Cummins

Vice Chair

Daphne Hendsbee

Terrence Lazarus

Yudith Ramos

Norma Quaroni

James Chymboryk

Angela Viola

Board Meetings 
All Board and Committee meetings are open to the public. The Board and Committees may close all or part of their meetings to the public if a matter to be discussed is within one of the exceptions to disclosure in Part 1, Division 2 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and its Regulation 18(1).  

Meeting Schedule

January 11, 2023 

February 8, 2023

March 8, 2023 

April 12, 2023 

May 10, 2023

June 14, 2023 

September 13, 2023 

October 11, 2023

November 8, 2023

December 13, 2023

Community Meeting Room

Community Meeting Room

Community Meeting Room

Community Meeting Room

Community Meeting Room

Community Meeting Room

Friends Place

Community Meeting Room

Community Meeting Room

TBD

Contact the Board

General inquiries about the Board can be directed to Kat Short, Executive Assistant.  

Kat Short 
Phone: 403-380-7341 
Email:  Kat.short@lethlib.ca 

To contact the board directly, email board@lethlilb.ca 

A delegation of the public may request a hearing before the Board by submitting a request to the Board Chair, or the CEO as Secretary to the Board, at least 14 calendar days before the meeting date at which they wish to be heard.  The request should indicate the topic, the number of people in the delegation, who the speaker will be and relevant contact information. The request should be emailed to Kat.Short@lethlib.ca. Each delegation will be given up to 5 minutes to address the Board (exclusive of questions from the Board).  

Board Recognition Award 

The City of Lethbridge Library Board believes in recognizing and celebrating the contributions that individuals and organizations make towards the Library. These efforts enhance our services and help us work to ensure that the Library is a welcoming, inclusive space that connects and strengthens our community. 

Recognize someone’s outstanding Library service by nominating them for the Board Recognition Award. Nominations are accepted throughout the year and are confidential.  Deadline for submissions is February 1.  Click here to submit a nomination. 

Board Policies 
Board Governance 
LB1 – Board Governance Model 
LB2 – Role of the Board 
LB3 – Role of the Chair 
LB4 – Role of Board Committees 
LB6 – Policy Development, Implementation and Evaluation 
LB7 – Ethical Guidelines of Conduct for Library Board Trustees 
LB8 – Authorization for Library Board Trustees to Travel 
LB16 – Signing Authority 
Communications and Training 
LB26 – Media Relations and Social Media Usage 
LB5 – Orientation and Continuing Education of Board Trustees 
Financial 
LB9 – Financial Services 
LB12 – Procurement 
LB15 – Use of Library Funds to Purchase Alcohol 
LB27 – Investment & Endowment Policy 
LB32 – Donations, Sponsorships & Naming Policy 
LB31 – Travel for Board Trustees 
Facilities 
LB23 – Hours of Operation 
LB24 – Public Meeting Place Use 
LB34 – Political Use of Library Space 
Foundational Service 
LB17 – Intellectual Freedom 
LB18 – Confidentiality of User Records 
LB19 – Resource Sharing 
LB20 – Loaning of Material 
LB22 – Services to Persons with Special Library Service Needs 
LB29 – Access to Information 
Human Resources 
LB10 – Human Resources 
LB25 – Recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer 
LB28 – Succession Planning 
LB30 – CEO Performance Management 
Library Collections 
LB21 – Collection Development 
Risk Management 
LB11 – Information & Technology 
LB13 – Risk Management 
LB14 – Reimbursement or Indemnification for Action or Judgment