Library Review Ad Hoc Committee

As a Committee of Council, the role of the Library Review Ad Hoc Committee is to review the various options available with respect to the future of the three-branch library system and bring forward a recommendation to Council.

The mandate and responsibilities of the Committee are to review and analyze the Library Overview Report (April 16, 2024) and gather additional information that may be required while considering the following:

  • Review and analyze the building condition reports related to the three
    existing branch locations while considering future budget impact and
    potential future needs;
  • Review and analyze the statistical data related to visits, circulation,
    programs, and library structure comparison while considering potential
    future needs;
  • Review and analyze the current non-literacy-based programming provided
    by the Library while considering potential future needs in addition to where
    the related programming is best provided ie: library or recreation;
  • Review and analyze the current community spaces available within Victoria
    Harbour, Waubaushene and Port McNicoll (current branch locations) along
    with the required future needs;) Engage Township residents to receive input on the services and/or
    programming they utilize at their library, frequency of visits, main library
    branch and other related questions as determined by the Committee.
  • Provide a Report with a recommendation to Council regarding the future of
    the current three-branch library system.

Library Review Ad Hoc Committee Terms of Reference

Council Representative - Deputy Mayor Norris
Council Representative - Councillor Bumstead
Council Representative - Councillor Larmand
Ex-Officio Member - Mayor Walker
Staff Support - CAO, Municipal Clerk/Library CEO, Head Librarian, General Manager – Operational Services/Manager of Engineering Services, and the Manager of Parks, Recreation and Facility Services. 

Please visit the Council Calendar Webpage for information on how to view meetings. 

For questions related to the Library Review Ad Hoc Committee, please contact Katelyn Johns, Municipal Clerk/Library CEO, at clerk@tay.ca or 705-534-7248 x240. 

This is an Ad Hoc Committee created for a special purpose of limited duration with the members being appointed by by-law. This Committee shall be automatically dissolved upon submitting its final report to Council, unless otherwise directed by Council.

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