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July 2023

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Beach Reads For Summer 2023

Whether you will be enjoying the waves at a beach, lounging by a pool, snoozing in a hammock or enjoying the air conditioning at home here are some great books to take with you!


In The News Summer 2023

Ripped from the headlines! Check out these titles that focus on current events (politics, Russia and Ukraine, submersibles) and feature artists who have recently left us (Martin Amis, Cormac McCarthy, Ian Falconer, Tina Turner, etc.).

Tech Savvy Returns!


Everyone’s favorite tech teacher, Jigisha, returns with her popular Tech Savvy Series! On Thursday, July 13th at 2PM Jigisha will explain Gmail Basics. Learn some simple tips and tricks to become a savvy Gmail User. Registration is required. Space is limited. 

 

On Thursday August 17th at 2PM Jigisha will feature tips for using Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy. The library offers various forms of digital media, from ebooks to streaming movies. Registration is required. Space is limited. 

 

All Tech Savvy classes are in the computer lab.

VHSaaS Changes


For the past 6 years, the Kirkwood Public Library has converted over 10,000 tapes for patrons in an around the St. Louis area. We are greatly appreciative of your support of the service!


However, beginning this month (July 2023), we are setting a limitation on the service. Use of the service will be limited to residents of Kirkwood, Brentwood, Ferguson, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, University City, Valley Park and Webster Groves (the nine libraries of the Municipal Library Consortium).


When you complete our online registration form you will be asked to enter your library card number. When you arrive to drop-off tapes please show your library card to staff who will verify eligibility. If you would like to verify eligibility beforehand, please contact Nick O'Neal at 314-821-5770, option 5.

July Podcast Lineup


July 7: Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier


July 14: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis


July 21: One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris


July 28: Burn the Negative by Joshua Winning


Library Closings


Your Kirkwood Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.


Our online catalog is available 24/7. eBooks, audiobooks, music and movies are always available for checkout through OverDrive, Hoopla and Kanopy.

Books & Beyond


July 15th is the Kirkwood Peach Festival. Stop by our Christmas in July sidewalk sale tables from 10-2 outside the library after enjoying peach related treats at the Farmer’s Market.


Christmas doesn’t have to come only once a year. Get a jump on your holiday gift shopping for December with our popular knit hats, headbands and Christmas items on clearance.. Be sure to look for our $1.00 table with gently used puzzles, C.D.s and DVDs. New puzzles will also be discounted and available.

Story Walk


Finding a safe, fun and educational activity that your whole family will enjoy may feel like a task. Leave it to the library, we've got the perfect idea!


Head over to Kirkwood Park to take a walk around Walker Lake where you can follow our Story Walk. A librarian has handpicked the book that you follow page by page around the lake until you've enjoyed a while story and some exercise. Look for a new story in mid-May: Hey Diddle Diddle: A Food Chain Tale by Pam Kapchinske.

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For their generous gifts to the Library.


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