Warren County Public Library Board of Trustees names Alex Love as executive director

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Warren County Public Library Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Alex Love as executive director of the Warren County Public Library, effective immediately.

According to the library, Love has served as WCPL’s interim director since January 2026 and will continue leading the organization’s operations, programs and strategic initiatives for the Bowling Green and Warren County community.

The library states Love has been a dedicated employee of WCPL for 26 years, beginning in 2000 as a student assistant. Over the course of his tenure, he has served in a variety of roles, including webmaster/assistant systems administrator, systems administrator/technology & facilities nanager, chief information officer/associate director and interim director. During his time as Interim Director, Love has shown outstanding leadership, stability, and a deep commitment to the mission and vision at WCPL.

Love is focused on maintaining the library’s strong foundation while supporting both patrons and staff in his new role, according to the library.

“I’m looking forward to continuing the tradition of providing excellent library services to the citizens of Warren County and taking care of our fantastic staff,” Love said.

“We are proud to announce the appointment of Alex Love as Executive Director of the Warren County Public Library,” said WCPL Board of Trustees President, Beth Schaeffer. “Over the course of his 26-year career with the library, Alex has served in a variety of roles, building a deep and comprehensive understanding of our system, our staff, and, most importantly, our community. His knowledge, experience, and unwavering commitment to our mission position him uniquely to lead us forward. The Board of Trustees is confident that under Alex’s leadership, the library will continue to support a strong foundation of innovative programs and services that enhance everyday life in our community.”