- Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.44
- Library Policies
- AODA Training
- Visit both branches
- 10 Thing You Need to Know as a New Library Board Member
- Cut to the Chase
- Board Roles and Responsibilities
- The Public Library Sector in Ontario
- Legislative Context for Governing Public Libraries
- Meeting Management
- Appointed to the Library Board? What you need to know as a municipal councilor
- Review previous board minutes
Library Board
Library Board
The Trent Lakes Public Library Board is a governance board that operates under the authority of the Ontario Public Libraries Act. The Board is responsible for providing library services and programs in Trent Lakes.
Board members, also known as library trustees, establish the policies, goals, and objectives of the library. They also advocate for the library in the greater community. The day-to-day operation of the library is the responsibility of the Library CEO and senior staff.
The Library Board consists of six Trent Lakes residents appointed by the Municipality of Trent Lakes Council for four-year terms. The Board also has one municipal representative appointed for the term.
2022-2026 Library Board
Margaret Roberts, Chair
Peter Raymond, Vice-Chair
Carol Armstrong, Council Representative
Lance Coulthard, Trustee
Adri Eastman, Trustee
Janet Klein, Trustee
Kent Staines, Trustee
Training for New Board Members
Meeting Date | Meeting | Agenda | Minutes | Video |
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March 14, 2025 10:00 am | Library Board Meeting | Agenda | ||
April 11, 2025 10:00 am | Library Board Meeting | |||
June 13, 2025 10:00 am | Library Board Meeting | |||
September 12, 2025 10:00 am | Library Board Meeting | |||
October 10, 2025 10:00 am | Library Board Meeting | |||
November 14, 2025 10:00 am | Library Board Meeting |
Contact Us
Buckhorn Public Library
5 George Street, PO Box 10
Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0
Phone: 705-657-3695
Cavendish Public Library
32 Community Complex Drive
Trent Lakes, ON K0L 1J0
Phone: 705-657-1192
Opening hours - Buckhorn
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:00am - 8:30pm
Friday 10:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
Opening hours - Cavendish
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday CLOSED