User:Genesee District Library (GDL)

The Genesee District Library (GDL) is a public library system that serves the residents of Genesee County, Michigan. The system consists of 19 locations, including the Fenton Children’s Center, Robert T. Bolo Business Center, and Talking Book Center Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Over one million visits are made annually to the GDL for entertainment, information, and access. The GDL was formed on January 1, 1980 through a partnership between Genesee County and Grand Blanc Township and is funded by a .7481 county-wide millage (excluding the City of Flint). An additional 0.25 mills was approved on May 2, 2011. The remaining revenue comes from other sources, such as fees and fines, state aid, and grants.

Executive Directors

 * Edward Whittaker (1981)
 * Marian Gamble (1982-1998)
 * Valerie McNiff (1998-2006)
 * Carolyn Nash (2006-2013)
 * David Conklin (2013-present)

Board of Trustees
All Trustees are appointed by the Genesee County Board of Commissioners and the Grand Blanc Township Board of Trustees.
 * James Carney, Chair
 * Linda Ryals-Massey, Vice – Chair
 * William Delaney, Treasurer
 * LaRene Klink, Secretary
 * Shari Bennett, Trustee
 * Robert Crites, Trustee
 * Shirley Kautman-Jones, Trustee
 * Valaria Conerly-Moon, Trustee

Branches

 * Baker Park (Burton)
 * Beecher Rison
 * Burton Memorial
 * Clio Area
 * Davison Area
 * Fenton Winegarden (includes Children’s Center)
 * Flint Township McCarty
 * Flushing Area
 * Forest Township
 * Gaines Station
 * Genesee Township Johnson
 * Genesee Valley Center (Flint Township)
 * Goodrich
 * Grand Blanc McFarlen (includes Bolo Business Center)
 * Headquarters (includes Administrative Offices)
 * Linden
 * Montrose Jennings
 * Mount Morris
 * Swartz Creek Perkins

thegdl.org
The GDL’s website provides access to the library’s catalog, events, services, research databases,and library account management. Website users can also download eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies to a variety of mobile devices.