Hours & Locations Hours & Locations, collapsed Help Help, collapsed Log In / My KDL Main navigation Events Open search form Show Menu : About KDL Meet the Board of Trustees 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 , opens a new window . 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. Shirley A. Bruursema, Chair Term ends: 12/31/2023 Region 6: City of Kentwood; Caledonia and Gaines Townships Tom Noreen, Vice Chair Term Ends: 12/31/2022 Region 1: Nelson, Oakfield, Spencer and Tyrone Townships Andrew Erlewein, Treasurer Term ends: 12/31/2023 Region 2: City of Rockford; Algoma, Cannon, Courtland and Grattan Townships Sheri Gilreath-Watts, Secretary Term ends: 12/31/2021 Region 8: City of Wyoming Charles Myers, Trustee Term ends: 12/31/2022 Region 5: City of East Grand Rapids; Ada, Cascade and Grand Rapids Townships Caitlin “Caitie” Searfoss Oliver, Trustee Term ends: 12/31/2021 Region 4: City of Lowell; Bowne, Lowell and Vergennes Townships Penny Weller, Trustee Term ends: 12/31/2024 Region 3: City of Walker; Alpine and Plainfield Townships Peter Dykhuis, Trustee Term ends: 12/31/2024 Region 7: City of Grandville and Byron Township Share Links Print this page Footer Menu About Careers Hours and Locations Meet the Leadership Team Meet the Board of Trustees KDL Policies & Publications Blog News More About KDL FAQs Catalog & Account Help Private Rooms Library Cards More FAQs Get Involved Get a Card Update Your Card Perform or Present at KDL Volunteer Donate Shop and Support KDL Subscribe Newsletters Book Recommendations by Email Contact Us Kent District Library 814 W River Center Dr NE Comstock Park, MI 49321 (616) 784-2007 Website Feedback Terms of Use , opens a new window Privacy Statement , opens a new window Accessibility Statement , opens a new window © 2021 Kent District Library Powered by BiblioCommons. BiblioWeb: app01 Version 4.0.2 Last updated 2021/11/04 15:40