KDL Library Board
The Kent District Library Board of Trustees is composed of eight members representing geographic regions of the KDL Service Area. Trustees must live in the region they represent. Board members are appointed for four-year terms by the Kent County Board of Commissioners based on recommendations from the eight regions. For more information, including an application form, please see the Kent County website.
The KDL Board meets monthly. Major duties include establishing and maintaining a public library for Kent District Library, establishing library policies, employing the Library Director, adopting an annual budget, and approving the expenditure of funds.
KDL Board of Trustees Roster:
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Shirley A. Bruursema | Chair | 12-31-11 | Region 6 City of Kentwood, Gaines and Caledonia Townships |
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City of East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Ada and Cascade Townships (Bowne Township – Backup) |
Carol Simpson |
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Spencer, Tyrone, Nelson and Oakfield Townships |
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City of Lowell, Vergennes, Lowell and Bowne Townships (Cascade Township – Backup) |
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City of Rockford, Cannon, Algoma, Courtland and Grattan Townships |
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City of Wyoming (Tyrone Township – Backup) |
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City of Grandville, Byron Township |
Penny Weller | Trustee | 12-31-12 | Region 3 City of Walker, Plainfield and Alpine Townships |
