Kennett Library Hires New Director

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Christopher Manna, inset.
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Christopher Manna has been hired as the new director of the Kennett Library.

The Kennett Library is a part of the Chester County Library System, which ensures that every resident has access to exceptional opportunities to read, learn, create, connect, and contribute to a better quality of life.

“Chris was chosen after a national search for the Director position, and we feel he is a perfect fit for the Kennett Library,” said Jeff Yetter, President of the Kennett Library Board of Trustees. “He comes with years of experience in a variety of library settings and has been a part of several library building projects.”

Manna began his career in 1999, in the libraries at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University. In 2013, he worked as a national Library Solution Consultant, helping libraries develop new methods for increasing services.

In 2016, he joined the Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma, where he worked as its Information Services Manager before becoming the manager of the 35,000-square-foot library in Moore, Okla.

Manna was a part of three library building projects during his time in Oklahoma, including a $30 million, 50,000-square-foot library that will break ground in 2022. 

Manna said he is looking forward to joining the Kennett Library and continuing the wonderful work that it does, but also to bringing some fresh ideas for programs and partnerships.

“Libraries play an important role in the community, and all across the field of librarianship, we work to partner to raise the quality of life for everyone in our communities,” he said.

The Chester County Library System was organized in 1965 to serve Chester County’s 760 square miles, 15 boroughs, 57 townships, one city, 14 school districts, and 500,000-plus residents. Learn more.

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