About the Library
We welcome people of all sizes, all colours, all abilities, all ages, all cultures, all orientations, all genders, all religions, all beliefs—you!
Mission
Invite connection, inspire curiosity.
Mission
Invite connection, inspire curiosity.
Values
Inclusion: We believe inclusion is a verb and that our diversity makes us stronger
Respectful Service: We connect and meet you with kindness and respectful boundaries
Agile Teamwork: We work (and play) together with authenticity, bringing our individual strengths
Integrity: We do what we say we’ll do, even when no one is watching and even when it’s not easy
Squamish Library Director
Hilary Bloom, Director of Library Services
Hilary has been with the Squamish Public Library since 2002, first as a circulation desk staff member and later as children’s librarian and deputy director. After several years of auxiliary work for the library, she became the Director of Library Services in January of 2014. Hilary was a tutor for the provincial Ministry of Education Community Librarian Training Program courses in children’s and youth services for six years, and has worked as an auxiliary librarian at Quest University Canada. She received a Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of British Columbia in 2005. Hilary’s most prestigious job title is that of “Mom” to her two daughters.
Squamish Library Board
The Squamish Public Library Board determines and adopts policies governing the services and operation of the library. The Library Board meets on the third Wednesday evening of each month except July, August and December.
Nine volunteer trustees, appointed by the District of Squamish Council, make up the Library Board. Eight trustees are members of the general public who are appointed for two-year terms and one District of Squamish Councillor is appointed annually as Council Representative.
