Robert (Bob) Vande Vusse assumed the position of Interim Director of the Fennville District Library on July 7th.  As “Interim” director, he temporarily fills the position vacated by Mary Hill, the former director, until a permanent director can be hired. Bob has applied for the position on a permanent basis and will be considered for the permanent position along with several other candidates.

    Bob and his wife Barbara live in Holland. They have three grown children and “more grandchildren than I can keep track of” to use his words. He holds a BA in History and Education and a Masters degree in Information and Library Studies. For 22 years he was the Library Media Specialist at Holland Christian High School.  

   Another new face at the library is that of Karmen Kooyers who takes over as our new Youth Services Librarian.  

A resident of Holland, Karmen comes to our library with over 20 years experience working in public schools, libraries and youth daycare. She’s a published author in children’s magazines such as Ladybug and Cricket.  She holds a Master of Fne Arts in Writing for Children.

   Karmen plans to continue story craft times and the teen advisory group programs. Some new programs she plans to add include music exploration, author visits, oral storytelling, writing workshops, plays and drama skits. For older youth there’ll be cooking and craft sessions.

   Karmen replaces Ashley Busscher, an Education major at Grand Valley State University. Ashley led the library’s youth programs this spring and summer while on break from school.

 A resident of Holland, Karmen comes to our library with over 20 years experience working in public schools, libraries and youth daycare. She’s a published author in children’s magazines such as Ladybug and Cricket.  She holds a Master of Fne Arts in Writing for Children.

   Karmen plans to continue story craft times and the teen advisory group programs. Some new programs she plans to add include music exploration, author visits, oral storytelling, writing workshops, plays and drama skits. For older youth there’ll be cooking and craft sessions.

  Karmen replaces Ashley Busscher, an Education major at Grand Valley State University. Ashley led the library’s youth programs this spring and summer while on break from school.