On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Kenton County Public Library joined libraries and library supporters from across the Commonwealth in Frankfort for Kentucky’s annual Library Legislative Day, a day focused on strengthening relationships with lawmakers and sharing the impact libraries deliver in Kentucky communities.
During the day at the Capitol, KCPL met with members of the Kentucky General Assembly to talk about what KCPL does, why it matters to reconnect with legislators at least once per year, and how the library’s role continues to evolve as community needs change. The team also thanked legislators for their past support of libraries and the difference that support makes for Kenton County residents.
KCPL’s team included Dave Schroeder, Executive Director, Paul Duryea, Latonia Branch Manager, Denise Fritsch, Manager of Career & Job Services, along with librarians Mattie Richards and Brandon Bryant. Together, they shared a quick snapshot of KCPL’s work — from meeting kids’ needs in Latonia and strengthening childhood literacy through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to expanding community programming, workforce development and practical services residents rely on like the STREAM Center, notary services and passport application and photo services.
"Public libraries keep adapting because communities keep changing, and that’s why innovation matters,” said Dave Schroeder, executive director of Kenton County Public Library. “At KCPL, we’re focused on innovative ways to connect people with what they need today, while staying ready for what’s next. We’re grateful for the legislators who have supported libraries over the years, and we believe it’s important to keep that relationship strong by reconnecting at least once a year and sharing the innovative work happening in our branches and across our community.”
KCPL met with the following legislators:
Senate (alphabetical by last name)
- Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer
- Sen. Christian McDaniel
- Sen. Matt Nunn
- Sen. Gex Williams
House (alphabetical by last name)
- Rep. Kim Banta
- Rep. Stephanie Dietz
- Rep. Steven Doan
- Rep. Mark Hart
- Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser
Jean Ruark, Executive Director. Paul Sawyier Public Library; Kentucky Senator Gex Williams; Dave Schroeder, Executive Director of Kenton County Public Library; Denise Fritsch, Manager of Career & Job Services
Christopher Herrmann, Lloyd High School student; Mattie Richards, KCPL Librarian; Brandon Bryant, KCPL Librarian; Paul Duryea, KCPL Latonia Branch Manager; Kentucky Senator Chris McDaniel; Denise Fritsch, Manager of Career & Job Services; Dave Schroeder, KCPL Executive Director
Denise, Chantelle Phillips, Executive Director of Campbell County Public Library; Kentucky Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer; Melissa England, Northern Kentucky University; Dave Schroeder, Executive Director of Kenton County Public Library; Ryan Spellman, Northern Kentucky University
Library Legislative Day is designated each year to concentrate awareness among legislators about libraries of all types across Kentucky. In 2013, Kentucky’s public libraries received a special honor when the Kentucky Senate and House declared February 20 as Public Library Day in recognition of the important role public libraries play across the Commonwealth.
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