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Library Board Members
The City of Kitchener has appointed the following Library Board Members to server on the Library Board for the term of December 3, 2018 to November 30, 2022.
Katherine Jean Andrews
Chair, Kitchener Public Library Board "I strongly support the role our public library plays in our community. I am on the Board of Kitchener Public Library because I want to help ensure that the library continues to play that integral role, especially in bringing a wide range of literature, knowledge, technology, and entertainment to anyone who wants it."
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Cory Ernst
1st Vice-Chair "I joined the Kitchener Public Library Board because I am an engaged citizen with a passion for the City of Kitchener and the growth and success of our neighbourhoods ... I am looking forward to working with fellow Board members and Kitchener Public Library staff to maintain this important piece of our community." |
Stephanie Soulis
2nd Vice-Chair "Literacy has always been important to me. Being part of the board for the Kitchener Public Library is my way of giving back to the community in an organization that I am passionate about."
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Dana Ristic
Facilities Planning and Building Committee Chair "As a young, new immigrant, the local library was at the core of my childhood experience; being on the KPL board allows me the opportunity to contribute to the community-minded environment that helped shape me."
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Clare Wagner
Public Service and Policy Committee Chair, January - March 2022 By serving on the Board I want to help foster a welcoming, inclusive, and responsive library system for Kitchener because I believe public libraries are essential to community inclusion, health, and wellbeing.
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Colleen James
Public Service and Policy Committee Chair, April - December 2022 "I believe that libraries play a vital role in our community. It is an honour to volunteer with this Board. I want to ensure that our Kitchener Public Library continues to provide quality programming, services, and resources to all residents of our community."
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Shannon Nicholson
Finance Committee Chair "I believe in the influence of a library towards a strong and thriving community. I believe that Kitchener Public Library provides so much to our city in the form of education, resources, access to services and a sense of community."
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Erin Rudland
Library Board member since April 2013 "The Kitchener Public Library is a vibrant community hub, offering exciting programs, products and services for everyone; I’m honored to volunteer with such an incredible asset in the community."
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Kelly Galloway-Sealock
Library Board member since December 2006 "As an elected official I was chosen to sit on the Kitchener Public Library Board and represent Kitchener City Council. I am a patron of the library and have a vested interest in this service, as well as the overall wellness of our community."
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Michelle Dow
Library Board Member since December 2014 "Libraries give everyone the chance to learn and have a special importance in my life. I am honoured to be involved with Kitchener Public Library and to have the chance to give back to this community."
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Sarah Marsh
Library Board Member since December 2014 "Kitchener Public Library has always been a part of my life. It has been a weekly destination throughout the different stages of my life to date: as a child, a student, a young adult, and as a Mom. I am honoured to join the Board because I love this place, and I want to continue to ensure our Kitchener Public Library thrives."
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