Jean-Louis Guillas is retiring as the director of the Parkland Regional Library and Dauphin Public Library in June.
He thinks it’s time for him to make a change and it’s good for institutions to have renewal.
There are a couple of important things from a regional point of view Guillas wants to reflect on.
They now manage 23 libraries across the Parkland. Guillas thinks the regional method is a strong way to manage libraries.
Other than adding branches in Rossburn, Ste Rose, and Eriksdale, this is his highlight.
“One of the big things is expansion of programming. Particularly the best known regular series is our Third Thursday Music Program which has become a real staple to people’s calendars, once a month. Just last year we attracted over 1000 people to that program.”
