Library Board

The Guelph Public Library (GPL) operates under the terms of the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.44.

The library board has the sole authority and responsibility for establishing policy at the Guelph Public Library.

Board Meetings

The board holds 10 meetings per year. Board meets the last Monday of every month at 6:00 PM.

Location:

Guelph Public Library

Main Library - Programming Room

100 Norfolk Street, Guelph, ON N1H 4J6

All regular board meetings are open to the public.

Please view the March meeting agenda.

To join the virtual board meeting, please use the following instructions:

Meeting Link

Meeting Number (Access Code): 2334 825 5682

Meeting Password: Cy9ucXeH9u6 (29982934 from video systems)

Current Board Members

Randalin Ellery (Chair)

Board Member Randalin Ellery

Randalin was appointed to the Board in 2018. Randalin has a passion for building strong, healthy, and resilient communities and believes that public libraries have an integral role in doing so. She is a strong advocate for engaging those that are typically marginalized, including families and individuals living in poverty and experiencing homelessness.

Danny Williamson (Vice-Chair)

Danny Williamson

Danny joined the Board in 2019. He holds a Bachelor’s degrees in History and Education, and a Master’s degree in Marketing. As a community builder and a not-for-profit leader, he believes passionately that the Guelph Public Library plays a vital role in making Guelph a stronger, more vibrant, and just city. A lifelong book nerd, he can often be found at the Main Library on Saturday mornings, visiting the fish tank on the second floor with his daughter, Greta.

Scott Butler (Past-Chair)

Scott was appointed to the Board in 2017. Scott’s career has been a deliberate and methodical immersion into the world of public sector leadership. His experiences have touched on immigration, labour markets, agri-food, corporate responsibility, infrastructure and correctional services. Currently, Scott is the Executive Director of OGRA, one of Canada’s oldest and largest municipal organizations. His previous roles have included serving as a member of the Ontario Parole Board, overseeing the national Corporate Social Responsibility function for a large financial corporation and working as a policy advisor with the Government of Ontario. Away from the office Scott has sat on the Board of a number of community organizations. Soccer, basketball and music occupy far too much of his time. Scott lives in Guelph with his family. He is a graduate of the University of Guelph, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland and the Detroit music scene.

Renganathan Sadagoban

Renganathan is a technology consultant and helps businesses spanning from Banks, Telecom and retail domains in their digital transformation journeys. He has worked in several international cities and values diversity. He is poised to leverage his diverse skills for ensuring the Guelph Public Library's success. Renganathan was appointed to the Guelph Public Library Board in 2022.

Vivian Webb

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