Library Director – Dr. Denise Fritsch
Dr. Denise Fritsch is a lifelong resident of Kenton County. She was named Executive Director of the nationally ranked Kenton County Public Library in August 2026.
After a six-year stint working in television news, Denise transitioned to library work as a Children’s Programmer at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library. During that time, she obtained her Masters of Science degree in Library Science from the University of Kentucky, earning the title of Librarian. After several years with KCPL, Denise worked as a Children’s Librarian and later, as Manager of Youth Outreach Services with the Boone County Public Library.
After eight years working primarily with preschool children in the public library space, Denise transitioned to academic libraries as Library Director at an Ohio institution of higher education and later as Library Director at Gateway Community and Technical College. While there, she returned to school in pursuit of her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Northern Kentucky University. She also held the role of Dean of Institutional Effectiveness for five years prior to returning to library work.
Denise returned to KCPL as the Manager of the nationally recognized Career and Job Services Division in 2025. She serves on the Workforce Investment Board and on the board for Partners for Change. Additionally, Denise is a graduate of Leadership Northern Kentucky, Class of 2024, and continues her involvement as a member of the planning committee for LNK’s Engaged Citizenship Day. She looks forward to joining the Kentucky Public Library Association’s Advocacy Committee and is a member of the American Library Association.