Who We Are

Leighton Township Library

The Leighton Township Library is located on the western edge of the township in Moline, Michigan.  The library provides services to residents living within the entire Leighton Township boundaries. As of the 2020 census, we serve a population of 7,001.

The library system comprises of over 42,100 items including over 29,350 print materials; 59,330 e-books; 15,348 e-audio books: 5,171 e-periodicals; 1,054 music CDs; 1,878 audio books; 258 Wii games, Switch games, board games, Launch Pads, and kits; and 5,786 DVDs which are available for check-out. In total, 98,382 items were checked out of the library during the fiscal year 2023-2024!  There are also thousands of e-books available on Libby through Lakeland Library Cooperative and our partnering library systems!  We have over 2,300 patrons with library cards, and thousands of people entered the library to utilize copying and printing services, faxing of documents, and to gain access to the internet through use of the desktop computers or the Wi-Fi signal.

The library provides many excellent programs to promote early literacy for young children, the love of creating and hands-on activities, community connections, as well as a gathering place for all ages!

Our friendly and professional staff is eager to serve you. Welcome to the Leighton Township Library!

Our Mission

It is the purpose of the Leighton Township Library to provide service to individuals and groups in the community by making available recreational, educational, informational and cultural materials.

Board of Directors

This is a township library governed by a six-member elected Board of Trustees who meet the third Monday of each month except July and December at 7 p.m.

Faith Miedema - President
Steve Martin - Vice-Chair
Susan Cotts - Treasurer
Kaylyn VanHarn - Secretary
Renee Baareman - Trustee
Lynn Gort - Trustee

Library Staff

Karen McKinnon  - Director
Amy Schultz- Assistant Director
Justine Wiegers - Youth Services
Chris Stegink - Youth Services
Linda Bouterse - Circulation
Rhonda Burns - Circulation Manager
Erin Peeple - Library Clerk
Katie Sankey - Library Clerk
Sydney Wyllys - Library Clerk
Erica Fennema - Library Page