The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is asking for three new members of the public to join the library board.
The library says it is looking for community-minded individuals to join the board and serve as one of three public trustees.
The Board provides strategic leadership and governance for BCPL. It sets the Library’s vision and priorities, approves the policies, oversees financial stewardship and advocates for public library services. They also support and evaluate the Library Director/Chief Executive Officer who manages the Library’s day-to-day operations.
Four members of Bruce County Council serve on the board alongside three public trustees. The board is accepting applications to fill the trustee positions, Preference may be given to appointing trustees to ensure equal representation from three geographic areas. Those are the inland area including Arran-Elderslie, Brockton and South Bruce, the coastline area of Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine and Saugeen Shores, and finally the north area of South Bruce Peninsula and Northern Bruce Peninsula.
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Live in Bruce County.
Not be employed by Bruce County, Bruce County Public Library or one of the eight local municipalities.
Interested residents can learn more and apply at www.brucecounty.on.ca/BCPLTrustee. Applications are open until November 5, 2026.
Bruce County Council will make appointments at their meeting on December 17, 2026.
