Library Board

Andrew is a Municipal Councillor from Hibbert Ward who joined the Library Board in January 2023.

Andrew’s Recommended Reads: Love Story by Erich Segal for the intensity of first love and the inevitable tragedies of life; The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, full of magic, violence and ultimate salvation. Favourite Band: Barenaked Ladies…with Steven Page!

Jesse grew up on a farm outside Dublin, and currently resides in Mitchell. He joined the Library Board in January 2019 and became Chairperson in January 2021.

Jesse’s Recommended Reads: To End All Wars by Earnest Gordon; In the Days of the Canada Company by Robina Lizars and Kathleen Lizars; Crazy Dave and Moose Meet & Wild Rice by Basil Johnston; The Ranch People by Frank J. Moore; Collapse by Jared Diamond; The Children of Men by PD James; anything by C.S. Lewis, particularly The Great Divorce, The Problem with Pain and The Cosmic Trilogy; When the Empire Strikes Out by William R. Goetz; anything by Malcolm Gladwell, particularly Outliers and David and Goliath; Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas; Understanding Jesus by Joe Amaral; Uncle John's Bathroom Readers, historical books by Stafford Johnston, Hugh Johnston and Dean Robinson.

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Anne's Recommended Reads: still to come

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Annamarie's Recommended Reads: still to come

Kelly moved to West Perth in the fall 2017 and joined the Library Board in January 2023.

Kelly’s Recommended Reads: Mystery novels, specifically by author Mary Higgins Clark. “And I still prefer to sit in a comfy chair with a true hardcover book in my hand.”

Allison has lived in West Perth for ten years, and joined the Library Board in January 2021.

Allison’s Recommended Reads: Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, most of Jodi Picoult's books (especially Small Great Things), Jan Karon's Mitford series, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer.

Jacqueline has lived near, or in, West Perth her entire life, and joined the Library Board in 2015. She previously served as Vice Chair, and as a representative on the Perth County Information Network Board.

Jacqueline’s Recommended Reads: “I am an avid reader of historical fiction and biographies. Narrowing my top book picks down is difficult. I have read so many! I tend to enjoy non-fiction and hard luck stories that make me feel fortunate to enjoy the life I have. I could go on! It has been my pleasure to be part of the Board.”