Library Advisory Committees

Library Advisory Committees (LACs) report to the Library Board. They provide feedback on Library services in their local areas.

The Winnipeg Public Library Board and Library Advisory Committees are governed by City of Winnipeg By-law 119/2004.

There are five (5) Library Advisory Committees. They represent five City of Winnipeg community areas:

  • Assiniboia
  • City Centre
  • East Kildonan-Transcona
  • Lord Selkirk-West Kildonan
  • Riel

Each Library Advisory Committee includes:

  • Six (6) members of the public
  • Two (2) Library Board representatives
  • One (1) Winnipeg Public Library Liaison

    For current list of members, visit City of Winnipeg’s Board and Commissions website.

    Activities

    LAC members are asked to:

    • Provide feedback on library services and programs within their community
    • Take part in special activities and projects with their local library branches
    • Promote library programs and services within their community
    • Discuss local issues with the Library Board

    Branch relationships

    LACs maintain relationships with the branches in their community areas. Each community area contains multiple libraries.

    Assiniboia LAC

    • Charleswood Library
    • St. James-Assiniboia Library
    • Westwood Library

    City Centre LAC

    • Bill and Helen Norrie Library
    • Cornish Library
    • Fort Garry Library
    • Millennium Library
    • Osborne Library
    • Harvey Smith Library

    East Kildonan-Transcona LAC

    • Henderson Library
    • Munroe Library
    • Transcona Library

    Lord Selkirk West Kildonan LAC

    • St. John’s Library
    • Sir William Stephenson Library
    • West Kildonan Library

    Riel LAC

    • Louis Riel Library
    • Pembina Trail Library
    • St. Boniface Library
    • St. Vital Library
    • Windsor Park Library

    For more information about Winnipeg Public Library branches, see Locations and hours.

    Contact

    Phone: 204-986-8028 (voice mail)
    Email: wpllibraryboard@winnipeg.ca

    Mailing Address:

    Library Advisory Committee
    251 Donald Street
    Winnipeg, MB R3C 3P5

    For meeting schedules, please contact the general phone and email.

    LAC Meeting Minutes

    Assiniboia Library Advisory Committee

    City Centre Library Advisory Committee

    East Kildonan – Transcona Library Advisory Committee

    Riel Library Advisory Committee

    Lord Selkirk – West Kildonan Library Advisory Committee

    City Centre Library Advisory Committee

    Riel Library Advisory Committee

    Lord Selkirk – West Kildonan Library Advisory Committee

    Assiniboia Library Advisory Committee

    City Centre Library Advisory Committee

    East Kildonan – Transcona Library Advisory Committee

    Riel Library Advisory Committee

    Lord Selkirk – West Kildonan Library Advisory Committee

    Assiniboia Library Advisory Committee

    City Centre Library Advisory Committee

    East Kildonan – Transcona Library Advisory Committee

    Riel Library Advisory Committee

    Lord Selkirk – West Kildonan Library Advisory Committee

    Assiniboia Library Advisory Committee

    City Centre Library Advisory Committee

    East Kildonan – Transcona Library Advisory Committee

    Riel Library Advisory Committee

    Lord Selkirk – West Kildonan Library Advisory Committee

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