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 September meeting agenda.

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

Meeting Link

Meeting Number (Access Code): 2330 904 8553

Meeting Password: vAHr2j34DSU (82472534 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.

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

Photo of Vivian Webb