Board & Policies

The Grimsby Public Library Board

Town Council appoints a 10-member board to govern the Grimsby Public Library. The board is responsible for making policies for the operation of the library, obtaining appropriate funding for library materials, services and programs, and for promoting the library in the community. The board members volunteer for a four-year term that runs concurrent with the term of Town Council. For more information, please email the Chief Librarian, or call her at 905-309-2065. The Grimsby Public Library Board operates under the authority of the Ontario Public Libraries Act R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.44 and obeys the Grimsby Public Library Board procedural by-laws. 

Strategic Plan

The Grimsby Public Library's Strategic Plan outlines key goals and objectives for the period of 2022 to 2025. The Strategic Plan will help ensure that the Library continues to evolve and keep pace with our growing community.

Mission

Inspiring lifelong learning by providing support and resources to enrich and connect our community.

Vision

Integral to the fabric of our community, an evolving destination for literacy, learning and leisure.

Values:

• Community Outreach and Library Advocacy: We strive to offer valuable services and raise awareness of the place of connection that libraries create in the community.

• Responsive and Responsible Service: We recognize and adapt to the unique needs within our community.  We are committed to delivering flexible, environmentally responsible resources, programs, and services that help everyone use the library in an accessible way.

• Intellectual Freedom: We uphold the library’s commitment to Intellectual Freedom as presented in the Canadian Federation of Library Association’s Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries. 

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We advocate for the rights of individuals, striving to create a safe, respectful and welcoming environment.  We commit to learning and development through ongoing training.

• Literacy, Learning and Innovation: We are committed to providing the space, access and resources necessary to nurture life-long learning through materials, information, technology and programs.  We strive to foster the joy of reading at every age.