The Lincoln Pelham Public Library Board is composed of eleven members. Six members are appointed from the Town of Lincoln and five members are appointed from the Town of Pelham. Library Board members serve a four-year term that corresponds with that of Council.
Board members’ duties include establishing committees, setting library policies, managing finances, planning, and ensuring that library operations are conducted in accordance with the Ontario Public Libraries Act, its regulations, and other relevant legislation.
Board Members
Councillor Mike Mikolic
Councillor Shellee Niznik
Donna Burton (Chair)
Andrew Colgoni
Ruth Gretsinger
Lathie Vannabouathong
Nicole Nolan
Linda Roote
Terry Teather
Jayme Toms
Stephanie Xamin
Board Information
The Lincoln Public Library Board and the Pelham Public Library Board merged on April 1, 2022 to form a union library.
Mission
LPPL builds connections. We actively create opportunities for groups and individuals to come together to learn, collaborate, and inspire each other.
Vision
LPPL enriches lives with inclusivity, inspiration, responsiveness, and resilience.
Board Meetings
The Lincoln Pelham Public Library Board meets at 7 pm on the third Tuesday of each month, except for July and August. Currently meetings rotate locations and are sometimes conducted via Zoom. Contact CEO Julie Andrews at jandrews@lppl.ca if you would like to attend.
2026 Meeting Dates & Locations (all meetings start at 7 pm) :
January 20, 2026 – Online
February 17, 2026 – Maple Acre Branch
March 17, 2026 – Fleming Branch
April 21, 2026 – Fonthill Branch
May 19, 2026 – Rittenhouse Branch
June 16, 2026 – Online
September 15, 2026 – Fleming Branch
October 21, 2026 – Maple Acre Branch
November 17, 2026 – Online
December 8, 2026 – Christmas Board Dinner – location tba