Wap Liitsx – House of Reading
Prince Rupert Public Library Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
101 6th Ave. West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1Y9
| Chair: | N. Purewal |
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| Members: | N. Adey, City Council R. Braun, Vice Chair R. Butler G. De Lucca K. Lyon B. Turner |
| Regrets: | D. Smith |
| Staff: | M. Taylor, Library Director, Secretary of the Board L. Allison |
| 1. | Call to Order/ Introductions | |
| 1.1 | The Prince Rupert Library Board acknowledges the traditional and unceded territory of the Ts'msyen and Sm'algyax Speaking Peoples on which this meeting takes place. Discussion on having a Board approved territorial acknowledgement. This item will be further explored during strategic planning. K. Lyon mentioned a previous Board approved standing item on meeting agendas to address Truth and Reconciliation/ Indigenization and De-Colonization at the Library. | |
| 1.2 | Call to Order at 7:00 pm | |
| 2. | Consent Agenda (Additions/ Deletions) | |
| 2.1 | Adoption of Meeting Minutes That the Prince Rupert Library Board resolves to adopt the January 21, 2026 Prince Rupert Library Board Meeting minutes as presented. Adey/ DeLucca Carried | |
| 2.2 | Adoption of Financial Report That the Prince Rupert Library Board resolves to adopt the January 2026 Financial Report as presented. Adey/ DeLucca Carried | |
| 2.3 | Adoption of Circulation Report That the Prince Rupert Library Board resolves to adopt the January 2026 Circulation report as presented. Adey/ DeLucca Carried | |
| 2.4 | Additional agenda item added: AGM | |
| 3. | Friends of the Library | |
| 3.1 | Lou Allison, Library Assistant and secretary for the Friends of the Library gave an overview of who the society is, its constitution, and how it operates, as well as an update on recent activity. | |
| 3.2 | M. Taylor will add more information to the Library's website on the Friends of the Library and its constitution. | |
| 4. | Board Chair Update | |
| 4.1 | N. Purewal provided an update on recent Executive Committee Meetings, the status and membership of sub-committees, and her intentions as Interim Board Chair for 2026 to streamline board processes. | |
| 5. | Director Update | |
| 5.1 | Discussion of some workflow adjustments due to temporary staff absences. | |
| 5.2 | The Library currently has an information table set up at the All Native Basketball Tournament. This is our second year taking part. This outreach is beneficial both for the Library to share its programs and offerings, as well as to network with residents of the surrounding villages and communities we serve, and to gain vital feedback from community members. | |
| 5.3 | Summary of some of the other events and programs held at the library in February and March. | |
| 5.4 | M. Taylor continues to gather information on potential community partners for a new facility, as per the directives of the New Facility Committee's final report. | |
| 5.5 | The Northwest History Collection turns 50 on March 10, 2026. M. Taylor hopes to plan an initiative to showcase this special collection. Discussion on how the NWHC would benefit from a larger and more accessible space as it has outgrown its current room. | |
| 6. | City Update | |
| 6.1 | N. Adey provided an update on recruiting new trustees and how board members can aid in this process. | |
| 7. | Ongoing Action Items | |
| 7.1 | It was agreed upon that Board Meeting start times will remain at 7pm for now. M. Taylor will distribute a poll to board members to determine if there is a preferred start time and day of the week to hold meetings. | |
| 8. | Sub-Committee Updates | |
| 8.1 | Committee members confirmed their next meeting dates. | |
| 8.2 | Questions for the pre-strat plan survey have been confirmed. M. Taylor will distribute the survey both electronically and in paper format. | |
| 9. | Additional Items | |
| 9.1 | AGM Discussion on whether or not to have an AGM or another public event such as an "Open House" to increase public relations and improve board accountability. The Prince Rupert Library, as a Municipal Public Library, is not required to have an AGM under the Library Act. Discussions on this topic will continue during Strategic Planning and with the Strategic Planning Committee. | |
| 10. | In-Camera | |
| 10.1 | Motion for the meeting to continue in-camera, policy number 1.3.7 c) the Chief Librarian's performance and pay review. Turner/Adey Carried | |
| 11. | Next Meeting Date | |
| 11.1 | The Prince Rupert Library Board will hold their next meeting on April 15, 2026, at 7:00pm. | |
| 12. | Adjournment | |
| 12.1 | The Prince Rupert Library Board adjourns their meeting held on February 18, 2026, the time being 8:15pm. DeLucca/ Lyon Carried | |