Ozair Chaudhry

As a scientist with postgraduate degrees in both Education and Natural Sciences, Ozair brings to the Board a commitment to the educational and literary value of libraries. He and his family are enthusiastic admirers of library services to Pickering.

Councillor Bonnie Littley

Bonnie is our Regional Councillor Ward 1. (sorry, no bio available at this time!)

Julie Lucas

Julie is an information professional who has worked in public and private sector libraries during her career. Currently, she is the team manager in the Canada Revenue Agency's Research Centre in the Toronto Centre office. Julie has lived in Pickering for the last five years.

Mika Midolo

A long time Pickering resident with extensive experience in the media industry. Very passionate about the library and what it has to offer to all individuals and families alike. I believe that the library is a huge asset to the community and a wealth of information for every kind of genre.

Afsar Naqvi

Afsar is an Accountant by training and has lived in Pickering since 1991 with his wife and daughters. As an active member of the community, he has been involved with numerous projects and fund-raising events sponsored by the Rotary Club of Pickering. Afsar has been the President of the Rotary Club of Pickering for the year 2006-07 and then again for the year 2007-08. He is a big supporter of the Durham West Art Centre, the Pickering Museum Village, the Herizon House Women Shelter, the Rouge Valley Health System - to name a few.

He and his family use the library facilities here on a regular basis and they believe it plays a very significant role in this vibrant community.

Councillor Jennifer O’Connell

Jennifer O'Connell, Pickering's newest and youngest Councillor, is a University of Toronto Political Science graduate who earned a position in municipal politics her first time around. As Jennifer works with the residents, she attends to their specific needs, taking into consideration, not only her own concerns and objectives, but those of everyone interested in working together towards improving the community one step at a time. She feels that the services provided through our libraries are essential to the learning process and building a vibrant community.

John Sabean

A historian by training and a freelance writer, editor, and researcher by profession, John has had a huge commitment to libraries over the years. He is also active in the community as a volunteer especially in the areas of heritage and the arts.

Paul Savel

A Pickering resident since 1997, Paul is a professional electronics engineer with extensive community service, including seven years on the Altona West Community Association Executive. He also serves on Pickering’s Museum Village Advisory Committee, and frequently volunteers at the Village.

Shirley Van Steen

Shirley has over 30 years of experience at the federal, provincial and municipal levels of government and is currently Director of Housing Services with the Region of Durham. She believes that libraries are an important community service and encourages all residents to make use of the excellent programs and resources that our local libraries provide.

Library Board Meetings

Monthly Board Meetings (10 per year required by the Public Libraries Act).

The Board normally holds its regular public meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. except July and August when no meeting is usually scheduled, and December when an alternative, pre-Christmas date is scheduled.

All meetings are held at the Central Library except where indicated.