The Brantford Public Library Board is established under the Public Libraries Act. It's role is to govern the Brantford Public Library, create policies and ensure financial accountability.
The Board is made up of seven community volunteers and two representatives from the City of Brantford municipal council. The current Board's term runs until 2026.
Board vacancies
There are 7 citizen member positions available for a term ending in November 2030.
Citizen members are qualified to be appointed as a member of the Board if they are:
- at least 18 years old;
- a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- a resident of Brantford; and
- not employed by the Library Board or by the municipality.
Information Session
Interested applicants are encouraged to attend one of the following information sessions to learn more about the Board’s role, composition, qualifications, meeting dates and meeting times, and to have the opportunity to ask questions before applying for membership:
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
The information sessions run approximately one hour in length and will be held in the Library Boardroom, 3rd Floor, Brantford Public Library, Main Branch, 173 Colborne Street, Brantford. If you are unable to attend an information session, questions about the Library Board can be directed to lboard@brantfordlibrary.ca.
For any questions regarding the application process, please contact Brantford Public Library administration at 519-756-2220 or via email at lboard@brantfordlibrary.ca.
Applications for the Brantford Public Library Board close Friday, December 4, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Please apply on the City of Brantford's website.
Board members
- Diego Aguilar
- Rebecca Breen
- Alec Fiszauf
- Josie Heath
- Marion McGeein - Board Chair
- Matt Reniers - Vice-Chair
- Lindsay Morris
- Councillor Gino Caputo
- Councillor Mandy Samwell
Delegations to the Library Board
Residents and community association representatives may attend and address the Board as a delegation. Please complete our Board Delegation Form if you are interested in addressing the Board as a delegation.
Board Agendas and Minutes
Library Board and Committee meetings are held in the Main Library Board Room, and can also be attended virtually, through Zoom. Email lboard@brantfordlibrary.ca to receive information about attending a meeting virtually.
