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Black History Month 2026

In honor of Black History Month check out this diverse collection of Black authors and artists whose work has been impactful and inspiring.

Love is in the Air

Love comes in all shapes and sizes…check out this list of titles perfect to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Carpet Replacement

Throughout the month of February, the library is having the carpet replaced on the main and third floor. During this time there will be parts of the building which will be inaccessible. There will also be changes to a few services to accommodate this project.

The project will start on the main floor and progress to the third floor my mid-February.

While work is in progress on the MAIN FLOOR, the following will occur.

• Main floor collections will be inaccessible - this includes all Fiction, Mystery, Biographies, Large Print, CDs, DVD, etc... (Only magazines and the New Books Room will be accessible).
• The Reference Desk (and passport processing) will move to the New Books Room.
• Public computers will be inaccessible.
• Limited printing will be available.
• Patrons holds will move to the top of the magazine shelves.



While work is in progress on the THIRD FLOOR, the entire floor and its collection will be inaccessible.

As work is completed, we will open areas back up and restore any altered services.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Behind the Scenes:

Who Chooses the Library's Books?

Have you ever wondered how new books end up on the library shelves? At KPL, staff thoughtfully purchase materials to keep the collection fresh, relevant, and full of things our community wants to read.

A key part of this process involves reading reviews of forthcoming books in professional journals. These reviews typically evaluate new titles up to three months before publication, helping staff make informed selection decisions. We also pay close attention to demand. By tracking how many holds patrons place on popular items, we can tell when we need to order extra copies to keep wait times down.

YOU also have a direct say about what goes into our collection! Through the library’s catalog, patrons can request books they’d like us to add. These suggestions are carefully reviewed by staff and often become part of the collection.

Together, staff expertise, borrowing data, and patron requests help shape a library collection made with our community in mind.

Parkinson's Library Kits

Do you or does someone you know suffer from Parkinson’s Disease? The Kirkwood Public Library is excited to partner with the American Parkinson Disease Association, Missouri Chapter to provide the Parkinson’s Disease Library Kit.  This incredibly helpful binder provides information about the disease, local resources that are available, and it even has children’s books to help answer kids questions about if their parent or grandparent has PD. This kit is located with our other Parkinson’s books in the non-fiction section upstairs and on our online catalog.