Township of Muskoka Lakes council appoints Library Board members for a four-year term. The Library Board is responsible for running our library system. As per the Public Library Act, libraries in Ontario are under the management and control of a public library board. The board has the authority to create policies about the operation and services of the library.
Library Board members for the 2022-2026 term: (left to right) Heidi Berninger - Vice-Chairperson, Barb Bridgeman, Marg Buddo, Doug Crichton, Valerie Duke - Chairperson, Councillor Mary Ellen McIntyre, Deborah Stokes.
Muskoka Lakes Public Library staff (left to right) Nancy, Eva (Bala library), Candice, Maggie, Lindsay, Andrew Whitfield (CEO)
Strategic Plan 2025-2028
The Muskoka Lakes Public Library Board is thrilled to the approved 2025-2028 Strategic Plan with the community! Building off the 2021-2024 strategic plan, the MLPL will continue to Enrich, Engage, and Evolve. This plan was adopted by the Board at the February 11, 2025 meeting. We encourage you to review the document and reach out if you have any feedback.
Mission Statement
Promote access to a diverse and sustainable collection of library services that evolve with the changing needs of the people of Muskoka Lakes. See Policy GF-01 - Mission Statement
Vision Statement
To encourage the growth of minds, community, and enjoyment, now and for future generations. See Policy GF-02 - Vision Statement
Statement of Values
Freedom – We welcome everyone to share the love of literacy and learning while embracing freedom of thought, beliefs, and expression
Service Excellence – We act with integrity to ensure confidentiality and accountability in providing library services to each other and the community
Innovative Leadership – We celebrate imagination and curiosity to build innovation in our Library and in our work with community partners.
Muskoka Lakes Public Library is an open, friendly, respectful, safe and welcoming environment.
Meetings
Library Board meetings are open to the public, and are held in the Heritage Room at the Port Carling branch, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Check the Library calendar for all upcoming meeting dates. To view an agenda before a meeting, please contact CEO Andrew Whitfield at 705-765-5650 or andrew.whitfield@mlpl.ca
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