The Kirkwood Public Library inspires a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity, for a more informed and connected community. ~ Our Mission Statement

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June 2023

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Beach Reads For Summer 2023

The temperature is going up outside and these titles are hot as well! Here are some of the biggest books coming out this summer!


Father's Day 2023

Celebrate fatherhood with some great picks for dads to read this summer while they are relaxing! Whether it’s Dad’s favorite author with a new release, a hot nonfiction topic, or a book on their favorite sport there is something for every father on this list.

Summer Reading is Here!

All Together Now


Summer Reading 2023 began on Saturday, May 20th with this year’s theme being "All Together Now". Sign up on our website and earn fabulous prizes just for reading! We have programs and prizes for all ages: Adults, Teens, and Children’s as well as challenges for each level.


Check out the Adult Reading levels: 1.000 pages a chance to win a $20 Downtown Gift Certificate and a free book from our book sale cart. 2,000 pages is a scoop of ice cream from Clementine’s and an entry for the grand prize, a Fuji Instax Mini 40 bundle, and 2,500 pages an extra entry for the grand prize and a raffle ticket to be used in one of nine prize bundles. Completing extra challenges earns one raffle ticket, which counts as one entry towards a prize bundle.


For Children’s and Teen Summer Reading 2023, you may log in time read by book title or by minutes. This can be done by individuals or as a family. Once you enter the minutes you read, you will be notified when you receive a prize to be picked up at the children’s or teen desk. Each prize level includes two raffle tickets. There are additional prizes at different levels.


Deadline to log in pages or minutes is Monday, August 7th, 2023.

Will That Be All?


As many librarians have said, libraries are meant to serve the patrons and we need feedback from our patrons in order to do our jobs  properly and provide quality service. If you have a suggestion, comment or concern, please let us know. You can use one of the contact forms on our website, one of our in-library comment boxes, or you can tell any one of our employees (just remember to be nice, as we’re still people for the foreseeable future). If you have a purchase request please use the request a purchase form or ask an employee. We look forward to hearing from you!

June Podcast Lineup


June 2: Ten Years by Pernille Hughes


June 9: The Murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless : An Honest Sheriff and the Exoneration of An Innocent Man by Stephen Snodgrass and Joshua Kezar


June 16: Best Men by Sidney Karger


June 23: The Only One Left by Riley Sager


June 30: Celebrants by Steven Rowley

Library Closings


Your Kirkwood Public Library will be closed on Sunday, June 18th in honor of Father's Day and Monday, June 19th in honor or Juneteenth.


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

Books & Beyond


What better way to express your thoughts and feelings than with a clever quotation printed in one of our greeting cards. A good quality card is an easy way to express yourself and send long distance or attached to a treasured gift.


Margaret, our Shop card buyer, has made the Shop a destination for customers seeking cards for a wide range of occasions.


These cards are beautifully displayed for ease of selection. All are of recycled material and many are worthy for framing.


Thank you Margaret for searching out unique and reasonable cards.

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: Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall.

Thank You Donors!


For their generous gifts to the Library.


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Support Your Library


Looking to make a meaningful Father's Day gift? Consider making a donation in dad's name to help us transform our outdoor space into a beautiful respite. We will acknowledge your gift directly to the recipient.


Each TAX-DEDUCTIBLE gift helps your Kirkwood Public Library grow the outside green space into an environmentally-friendly area for everyone to enjoy.


Thank you for your consideration and support.


Call 314-821-5770 x 1022 to learn more.

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