Middlesex County Library Board Meeting Highlights – November 10, 2026
Library Board Highlights is an informal summary of selected actions taken by the Middlesex Library Board at business meetings. The Library Board Highlights are not an official record of Board proceedings. To view official agendas and minutes, please visit Middlesex Meetings and Minutes.
Middlesex County Library Facility Master Plan
The Middlesex County Library Board received an overview of the proposed Library Facility Master Plan, a long-range planning document examining how library facilities can continue to support residents over the next two and half decades.
The study highlights strong community engagement, with more than 450 public responses helping to shape priorities and identify opportunities for library spaces across the County.
The Library has seen continued growth with branch visits increasing 21% since 2023 to 243,000 annual visits and borrowing increasing 19% to nearly 460,000 items. Digital borrowing now accounts for 42% of overall circulation, demonstrating the Library’s ability to meet evolving user needs.
The plan outlines opportunities to enhance library spaces across the system, including accessibility improvements, integrated libraries, expanded teen and makerspace areas, outdoor gathering spaces, and new ways to connect residents with library services. The recommendations provide a framework to help guide future discussions as Middlesex County continues to grow.
See the Library Facility Master Plan presentation for more information.
Updated Human Resources Policy Handbook
The Library Board adopted the Middlesex County Human Resources Handbook, which streamlines and consolidates existing policies into a more user-friendly structure, organized around employment, benefits, workplace expectations, and health and safety.
The updated handbook strengthens consistency, supports legislative compliance, reduces duplication, and provides clearer guidance for employees and management. It also aligns Human Resources policies with current organizational practices and digital systems. Implementation will include modernization and standardization of the supporting forms, templates, and administrative tools associated with the policies. The policies will continue to be reviewed in response to legislative and regulatory amendments, collective agreement changes, and evolving operational practices and circumstances.
For more information, read the Middlesex County Human Resources Policy Handbook report.
Library Branches Support Community Safety and Seasonal Programming
This fall, the Library is drawing attention to the No Excuses Bus Safety Campaign, a community-wide initiative reminding drivers to stop for a school bus with flashing lights. The Library will be raising awareness at the branches and online, and promotional materials, including lawn signs, will be available to residents free of charge, while supplies last.
The Library is also offering a variety of seasonal programs and events for residents of all ages, including a community book sale at the Thorndale Branch, a family-friendly Holiday Open House at the Mount Brydges Branch, a festive Winter Lantern Walk at the Strathroy Branch, and a holiday greenery workshop at the Melbourne Branch. These initiatives highlight the Library’s role in bringing residents together through learning, creativity, community connections, and public awareness programming
Read the latest Library Activity Report for more information.
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