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About Us

Mission

The Markstay-Warren Public Library provides free and open access to services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our library is a safe inviting centre for information and leisure, connecting with people from all walks of life through programs, collections and community partners.

 

Vison

To be a vital, resilient and welcoming centre of community for all through responsive services and programs, relevant collections and community partnerships.

 

Values

  1. Equity: Ensuring accessibility and fairness, to recognize diversity in serving all individuals
  2. Respect: Supporting the value and dignity of all individuals
  3. Accountability: Ensuring that the library services remain relevant, vital and respectful of the need for fiscal and environmental sustainability
  4. Customer Service: Ensuring high quality and excellence in responding to the needs of our customers
  5. Innovation and Tradition: Anticipating and responding to changing needs and technology, while encouraging the joy of reading and life-long learning
  6. Creativity, imagination and curiosity: Encouraging the joy of reading and life-long learning
  7. Community Connectedness: Enhancing library service through partnerships and consultation with the community
  8. Teamwork: Fostering a work culture that advocates cooperation, communication, respect and training

 

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Staff
Pamela Kelly CEO                    library@markstay-warren.ca
Vanessa Mellow Assistant to the CEO                    vmellow@markstay-warren.ca
Caitlyn White Library Staff                     cwhite@markstay-warren.ca
Taylor Landry Library Staff tlandry@markstay-warren.ca
Madison Bole Student mbole@markstay-warren.ca

 

In accordance with the Ontario Public Libraries Act, the Municipality of Markstay-Warren's Public Library Board is responsible for developing and maintaining the policies and procedures of the Markstay-Warren Public Library.

 

Library Board term 2022-2026:

Monica McDonald (Chair)

Christiane Colard

Ginette Laporte

Colette Raymond-Hebert

Rachelle Poirier, Council Designate

Laura Schell, Council Alternate

 

Meeting Schedule:

The Markstay-Warren Public Library will be holding their regular 2025 meetings on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 pm as scheduled below.

These meetings are typically held at the Markstay-Warren Municipal Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.

 

Meeting Dates:

  • January 13th, 2025 (École St-Thomas)
  • February 10th, 2025
  • March 10th, 2025
  • May 12th, 2025
  • June 9th, 2025
  • September 8th, 2025
  • November 10th, 2025
  • December 8th, 2025 (if required)