Mr. Lynn Matthews served as Chief Librarian from 1973 to 1993, during which time extensive development of all library services and resources took place. Additional library branches opened in Forest Heights (1976) and Pioneer Park (1982). In 1978, an extension was added to the Main Library building and shortly thereafter, the Library introduced its first automated computer catalogue system. KPL marked its 100th anniversary celebrations in 1984 with the opening of the Grace Schmidt Room of Local History.