Cobourg Public Library Board application form
Meetings
The Board meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Rotary Room, Cobourg Public Library.
Contact the committee Secretary: trobinson@cobourg.library.on.ca
Agendas and Minutes
View the Board's agendas and minutes
Purpose
Public Libraries Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.44 states that the Council of a municipality may by by-law establish a public library. A public library shall be under the management and control of a board, which is a corporation known as the Town of Cobourg Public Library Board.
Mandate
Libraries are key municipal partners and the Cobourg Public Library and, as such,
- contribute directly to the economic productivity of the community by helping residents find jobs, providing information and programs on being a successful entrepreneur; and by providing in-house wireless access to individuals operating online businesses;
- provide services and programs to children, adults, and seniors that may not be available elsewhere or, if available, would be too expensive for many residents;
- provide extensive child literacy programs;
- collect and maintains a Local History Collection which is of value to genealogists, historians and those attempting to preserve the architectural, social and cultural heritage of the community;
- support life- long learning endeavors;
- promote the well-being of individuals and assists them to become more productive in their jobs and in their personal lives;
- provide free access to the Internet and to MS-Office software on public computers;
- contribute directly to the success of local social service agencies, literacy groups, home schoolers writers and others; and
- provide individuals with customized information services tailored to their unique needs.