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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. 

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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.

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Muskoka Lakes Public Library  staff (left to right) Cathy Duck (CEO), Nancy, Lorna, Eva (Bala library), Maggie, Candice, Lindsay

Strategic Plan 2021-2024

Enrich, engage, and evolve are the cornerstones of the strategic plan for now and the future of the library. Read a document or watch a video about the values, the mission statement, the vision, and the goals of the library. View the January 13, 2021 presentation of the Strategic Plan 2021-2024 to Muskoka Lakes Township Council on YouTube.

Mission Statement

The Muskoka Lakes Public Library will continue to evolve our services, in concert with our communities to enrich the lives of our members; to engage more of our residents of all ages with easy, affordable access, more online services and planned outreach programs. Policy GF-01. See also Statement of Values policy GF-03.

Vision Statement

The Muskoka Lakes Public Library is committed to providing a diverse library collection and ensuring equitable access to all in a safe, positive, and welcoming environment. A community hub of engagement, knowledge, advancement, and enjoyment for the sustainable future. Policy GF-02. See also Statement of Values policy GF-03.

Meetings

Library Board meetings are open to the public. Check the Library calendar for all meeting dates. To view an agenda before a meeting or to attend a meeting, please contact CEO Cathy Duck at 705-765-5650 cduck@pclib.ca.

2020 minutes

  • January
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  • November 27th special
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2021 minutes

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Accessibility

  • ACCESS-01 Accessibility Standard for Customer Service
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Governance

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  • GOVBL-03 Composition of the board and terms of reference for officers
  • GOVBL-05 Amendment of bylaws
  • GF-01 Mission statement
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Operational

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