About the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library
The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library is located at 125 12th Street East in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. A member of the first regional library in the province (Wapiti Regional Library), we have been serving Prince Albert and area residents since the Prince Albert Library was established in 1913. After moving around to several locations in the city, the current library opened November 27, 1973. In 2010, JMCPL joined the Saskatchewan Information and Library Services Consortium (SILS). We now share an online catalogue with all other public libraries in the province, and placing holds and finding books and other materials has never been easier or faster.
In July 2011, a new library location was opened at the Bernice Sayese Centre at 1350 15th Avenue West. This new branch is open Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 1 - 5:00, and a story time program is offered every day. There are books to borrow, and you can pick up your holds at this branch too. A new service that is being rolled out is public internet computers for everyone to use and enjoy.
Mission Statement
To provide and promote library services to meet the needs of every member of our community.
Vision Statement
To become a recognized leader in the delivery of quality information and programming for our community within the next five years.
Core Values
1. The library reaches out to everyone.
2. The library is a safe and welcoming place.
3. We are flexible and dedicated to meeting the changing needs of our community. We are willing to take risks to meet those needs.
4. We are committed to collaborating with others in our community.
5. Our staff is dedicated to excellence and the protection of intellectual freedom.
Governance
The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library is governed by a Board that is appointed by the Prince Albert City Council on an annual basis. All meetings are open to the public, and are generally held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Boardroom. For more information, current agendas, meeting notifications, and previous minutes, visit the City of Prince Albert website.
2012 Board Members
Councillor Ted Zurakowski, Chair
Pat Stuart, Vice Chair
Sheila Soulier, Vice Chair
Councillor Cheryl Ring
Councillor L. Darren Whitehead
Lynda Miller (R.M. of Prince Albert)
Linda Clavelle (R.M. of Buckland)
Connie Gerwing
Barry Hollick
Winnifred Peet
Advisory Officials:
Greg Zeeben, Director of Community Services
Alex Juorio, Library Director
Policy
For the latest version of Library policy, click here (opens an adobe acrobat pdf document). This also includes the SILS Policy document, which outlines circulation rules and policies for Saskatchewan public libraries.
Updated January 3, 2012.
Annual Report
Coming Soon - the 2011 Annual Report.
In the meantime, you can catch up on events at the library with our 2010 Annual Report and 2009 Annual Report.
