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
- Equity: Ensuring accessibility and fairness, to recognize diversity in serving all individuals
- Respect: Supporting the value and dignity of all individuals
- Accountability: Ensuring that the library services remain relevant, vital and respectful of the need for fiscal and environmental sustainability
- Customer Service: Ensuring high quality and excellence in responding to the needs of our customers
- Innovation and Tradition: Anticipating and responding to changing needs and technology, while encouraging the joy of reading and life-long learning
- Creativity, imagination and curiosity: Encouraging the joy of reading and life-long learning
- Community Connectedness: Enhancing library service through partnerships and consultation with the community
- 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)