The Lincoln Pelham Public Library Board is currently 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
Counciller Shellee Niznik
Donna Burton
Andrew Colgoni
Ruth Gretsinger
Joanna Kocsis
Nicole Nolan
Linda Roote
Terry Teather
Jayme Toms
Stephanie Xamin
Board Information
The Lincoln Public Library Board and the Pelham Public Library Board merged as of April 1, 2022. The following mission statements were established by the previous library boards and have not yet been updated. A new mission statement will be created during the next Strategic Planning Process.
Mission Statements
Lincoln’s: The Lincoln Public Library is a community hub ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for thinking, playing, learning, and growing.
Pelham’s: To engage, encourage, and enrich our community.