Markham Public Library Board
The Markham Public Library Board is a governing board operating under the terms of the Ontario Public Libraries Act, opens a new window. The Board is responsible for establishing the direction of the Library, evaluating the overall effectiveness of the Library, ensuring financial accountability and advocating for the Library in the community and to Council.
Our Library Board consists of two members of Council and up to 13 citizen volunteers appointed by City of Markham Council for a four year term. Board members represent a broad spectrum of interests and backgrounds to ensure the library serves the needs of everyone in the community.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Library Board meets 8 times a year on the 4th Monday of the month from 7 to 9 pm. All are welcome to attend. Please see the procedures to be a delegate[PDF], opens a new window if you wish to speak or make a presentation to the Board.
| DATE | LOCATION | AGENDA | MINUTES |
| January 27, 2025 | Virtual (Zoom Link), opens a new window | Agenda [PDF], opens a new window | Minutes [PDF], opens a new window |
| March 24, 2025 | Virtual (Zoom Link), opens a new window | Agenda [PDF], opens a new window | Minutes [PDF], opens a new window |
| April 29, 2025 | Virtual (Zoom Link), opens a new window | Agenda [PDF], opens a new window | Minutes [PDF], opens a new window |
| May 26, 2025 | Aaniin Library | Agenda [PDF], opens a new window | |
| June 23, 2025 | Markham Village Library | Agenda [PDF], opens a new window | |
| September 22, 2025 | Markham Village Library | ||
| October 27, 2025 | Unionville Library | ||
| November 24, 2025 | Virtual (Zoom Link), opens a new window |
Board Members
Markham Public Library Board
Term: June 14, 2023 to November 30, 2026
(May 2025)
1. Margaret McGrory, Chair
2. Edward Choi, Vice-Chair
3. Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
4. Raymond Chan
5. Robin Choy
6. Councillor Ritch Lau
7. Harout Manougian
8. Winnie Phung
9. Gail Vlahopoulos
10. Kenneth Wightman
11. Jay Xie
Declaration of Democracy
Public libraries are critical cornerstones of democracy, and democracy’s future is diminished when people’s access to power, information, a diversity of voices and the ability to influence policy are restricted. The battle to protect democracy is a global struggle playing out at the local level and libraries have landed on the front lines. The Markham Public Library Board has signed the Urban Libraries Council Declaration of Democracy[PDF], opens a new window to demonstrate our commitment and engagement to building policies and actions that preserve and protect democracy in our community.
Interested in joining the Library Board?
Library Board members are appointed by the City of Markham Council for a four year term that runs concurrently with the term of Council. The recruitment process is initiated by the City following each municipal election. Follow MPL on social media for updates about application openings and deadlines.
Contact the Board
You may leave a message for board members at:
Phone: 905.513.7977 extension 2217
Email: mplboard@markhamlibrary.ca, opens a new window