{"id":23,"date":"2025-12-18T04:46:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T04:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.markstay-warren.ca\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-04-30T19:48:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T19:48:46","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/library.markstay-warren.ca\/?page_id=23","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Markstay-Warren Public Library provides free and open access to services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our library is a safe inviting centre for information and leisure, connecting with people from all walks of life through programs, collections and community partners.<\/p>\n

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Vision<\/h2>\n

To be a vital, resilient and welcoming centre\u00a0of community for all through responsive services and programs, relevant collections and community partnerships.<\/p>\n

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Values<\/h2>\n
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  1. Equity:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensuring accessibility and fairness, to recognize diversity in serving all individuals<\/li>\n
  2. Respect:<\/strong>\u00a0Supporting the value and dignity of all individuals<\/li>\n
  3. Accountability:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensuring that the library services remain relevant, vital and respectful of the need for fiscal and environmental sustainability<\/li>\n
  4. Customer Service:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensuring high quality and excellence in responding to the needs of our customers<\/li>\n
  5. Innovation and Tradition:<\/strong>\u00a0Anticipating and responding to changing needs and technology, while encouraging the joy of reading and life-long learning<\/li>\n
  6. Creativity, imagination and curiosity:<\/strong>\u00a0Encouraging the joy of reading and life-long learning<\/li>\n
  7. Community Connectedness:<\/strong>\u00a0Enhancing library service through partnerships and consultation with the community<\/li>\n
  8. Teamwork:<\/strong>\u00a0Fostering a work culture that advocates cooperation, communication, respect and training<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Follow us on\u00a0FacebookThis link opens in a new window<\/a>\u00a0for our most up-to-date news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Staff<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Pamela Kelly<\/td>\nCEO<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0library@markstay-warren.ca<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Vanessa Mellow<\/td>\nAssistant to the CEO<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0vmellow@markstay-warren.ca<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Caitlyn White<\/td>\nLibrary Staff<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0cwhite@markstay-warren.ca<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Taylor Landry<\/td>\nLibrary Staff<\/td>\ntlandry@markstay-warren.ca<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Madison Bole<\/td>\nStudent<\/td>\nmbole@markstay-warren.ca<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Library Board<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    In accordance with the\u00a0Ontario Public Libraries ActThis link opens in a new window<\/a>, the Municipality of Markstay-Warren’s Public Library Board is responsible for developing and maintaining the policies and procedures of the Markstay-Warren Public Library.<\/p>\n

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    Library Board term 2022-2026:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Chair:<\/td>\nMonica McDonald<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Vice Chair:<\/td>\nChristiane Colard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Member:<\/td>\nGinette Laporte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Member:<\/td>\nColette Raymond-Hebert<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Member:<\/td>\nAlain Racette<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Member:<\/td>\nJaney Gillespie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Council Designate:<\/td>\nRachelle Poirier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Council Alternate:<\/td>\nDave Boland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Meeting Schedule:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The Markstay-Warren Public Library will be holding their regular 2025 meetings on the second Monday of the month at\u00a06:30 pm<\/strong>\u00a0as scheduled below.<\/p>\n

    These meetings are typically held at the Markstay-Warren Municipal Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n

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    Meeting Dates:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • January 26, 2026<\/li>\n
    • March 9, 2026<\/li>\n
    • May 11, 2026<\/li>\n
    • June 8, 2026<\/li>\n
    • September 14, 2026<\/li>\n
    • October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)<\/li>\n
    • November 9, 2026<\/li>\n
    • December 8, 2026 (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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