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Members of the Board of Trustees

The Board of the Whistler Public Library is a committed group of people who love libraries and love Whistler. As appointees of the Mayor and Council, Board members work hard with the Library Director and staff to help make our library the dynamic, progressive, and inspiring place it is today. Specifically, the Board, along with the RMOW, has overall fiscal responsibility for the library. The Board’s other primary roles include helping to determine strategic priorities, developing policies, and hiring the Library Director.

The Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. with the exception of June, July, and August, where June is tentative and will be scheduled if needed. Board meetings are “hybrid” meaning they are both in person and virtual.

The WPL Board is operated pursuant to the BC Library Act.

Join the Whistler Public Library Board of Trustees!

We’re currently recruiting for a two-year term starting in January 2027. The Board seeks to reflect the diversity of our community. We welcome trustees with a range of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. Ideal candidates are collaborative, reliable, strong communicators, and connected to our community. Experience in areas such as governance, finance, policy, strategic planning, business, or human resources is an asset, but not a requirement.

Interviews will take place on September 28 & 29, 2026. Successful applicants will be appointed by the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s Mayor & Council.

Click here for more information and to fill out our application form, or fill out the form below. Applicants can also visit us in-person at 4329 Main Street. The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Board Members

Executive Committee

  • Chair: Sarene Bourdages
  • Vice Chair: Ali Blancher
  • Kate Potter Velan


Governance & Human Resources

  • Chair: Kate Potter Velan
  • Celeste Banning
  • Tina Young
  • Jessie Morden
  • Patricia Dagg


Advocacy & Fundraising

  • Chair: Cara Burrow
  • Karen Laughland
  • Sheilagh Martin
  • Ali Blancher
  • Celeste Banning


Risk Management

  • Chair: Tina Young
  • Sarene Bourdages

Finance

  • Chair: Tessa Clarance
  • Ali Blancher


Interlink Representative

  • Patricia Dagg


Friends of the Library Representative

  • Sheilagh Martin


RMOW Council representative

  • Jessie Morden


Strategic Plan Steering Committee

  • Chair: Karen Laughland
  • Sarene Bourdages
  • Celeste Banning
  • Sheilagh Martin

Board meeting minutes

Strategic Plan

Our current Strategic Plan (2024 to 2029) outlines the Library’s priorities for the next five years. 

Annual Reports

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