Serving as a Cambridge Public Library Boar d Trustee is a meaningful way to support your library and give back to you r community. \;
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The Cambridge Public Library Board is lo
oking for new people to join the board for its 2027-2030 term.
Beg inning on Friday\, October 16\, the City of Cambridge will be accepting ap plications from members of the public to join the Cambridge Public Library Board. Applications can be found on the city's website\, an d printed copies are available in-person at City Hall\, 50 Dickson Street. The application deadline is Friday\, November 6\, 2026.< /p>\n
If you are interested in learning more about serving on the
board\, consider attending our Library Board Member 101 i
nformation session that includes a brief presentation and Q&\;A \;
with current board members and Cambridge Public Library administration.
For those unable to attend\, here is some helpful info
rmation to know before applying:
To be on a public librar y board in Ontario and in accordance with the Public Libraries Act\, R .S.O. 1990\, \;you need to meet the following requirements:
\nThe average board member is committed to 4-6 hours per month to attend meetings and events. This incl udes 7 board meetings per year plus committee involvement. \;
\nAccessibility
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If you require an acc
essibility accommodation for this event\, please tell us how we c
an meet your needs as soon as possible so arrangements can be organized. I
f you require a sign language interpreter\, please let us know at least tw
o-weeks (10 working weekdays) before the event date. \;
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If you are attending with a support person\, please add your su
pport worker as a guest when you sign up. \;