Longtime Kenton County Library Director Announces Retirement

Longtime Kenton County Library director announces retirement

After nearly forty years at the Kenton County Public Library, Dave Schroeder has announced his impending retirement. Schroeder’s career with the Kenton County Library spanned two separate periods: first from 1986 to 1996, and then from 2000 to the present. In 2007, Schroeder was appointed as the library system’s executive director, a position he still holds today. Under his leadership, the Kenton County Public Library has seen steady growth, rei…

KCPL Executive Director Dave Schroeder Announces Retirement

After nearly four decades of service to the Kenton County Public Library, Executive Director Dave Schroeder has announced his retirement, effective August 1, 2026. Schroeder’s career with KCPL spans 36 years, including two tenures from 1986–1996 and 2000–2026, with the last 19 years serving as Executive Director. His journey began as a high school senior working at the Covington Branch—an experience that launched a career defined by steady leade…