Board Members

	The St. Albert Library Board is appointed by City Council. It comprises six St. Albert residents and one City Councillor. The Board operates within the mandate of the Province of Alberta Libraries Act and Regulations and of the City of St. Albert's Library By-Law. The Board functions as the governing body of the St. Albert Public Library and provides citizen input to the direction of the Library's services. It is accountable to City Council, the Province, and the City residents for the operation of the Library. Kelly Aisenstat (Board Chair) Kelly, a lawyer with the Alberta government, is an avid library patron, along with his wife, Tracy and their three children. They have lived in St. Albert for seven years and usually visit the Library once a week, sometimes more. Kelly's favourite browsing area is the DVD shelf. His three-year-old daughter loves the boat.
	Councillor James Burrows James Burrows is a proud and active member of the community. He has lived in St. Albert for 13 years with his wife Nicole and has three children, Joshua, Phillip & Brigitte. James has 15 years experience in the financial services industry and is currently a business development officer. James is active in the community through a wide-range of volunteer activities such as the Holy Family Parish Marriage Preparation Team, St. Albert Minor Hockey Association, the Knights of Columbus, and St. Albert Partners in Parks Program.
	David Climenhaga A journalist, author, teacher and poet, David works as the Communications Director of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. He wrote the book "A Poke in the Public Eye" in 1995. David lives in St. Albert with his wife Luanne and their daughters Katie and Lily.
	Chris Cooke (Vice-chair) Chris Cooke is a 30 year resident of the City of St. Albert and a regular visitor to the Library. He and his family will typically make at least one trip per week for books, movies and the great activities that the library staff facilitate. He is a believer in life-long learning and is proud to play a part with a facility that provides a critical service to the citizens of St. Albert.
	John Quinn John is a tradesman with 25 years of construction experience. He is currently working as a Federal eco-energy home auditor. He has lived in St. Albert for five years and has five children. He and his family visit the Library frequently; his favourite part is the "ideas" display on the main floor - he loves the selection of 'best reads' displayed there.
	Rod Schatz Rod is a 31 year old resident of St. Albert and has been active in the community having just finished a six year volunteer commitment on St. Albert's Economic Development Advisory Committee (SAEDAC). In Rod's professional life he is an information systems professional and is keen to try to preserve and foster lifelong learning as a member of the Library Board.
	Scott Venne Scott was born and raised in St. Albert. He is a regular visitor to the Library with his wife Angie and three children. Scott currently works in the financial advisory services. He strongly believes in the important role that the Library plays in the community.