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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!

Mother’s Day 2023

In honor of mothers everywhere check out this list that offers reading about mothers, by mothers, to make life easier for mothers, and simply to entertain mothers!!

May the Fourth be with You

As we should all know by now, May 4th is Star Wars day! With the plethora of new and upcoming Star Wars shows, let us remember that there is just as many other sources for all things Star Wars. One of my favorite are the novels of Timothy Zahn, whose character, Grand Admiral Thrawn, is set to make his live-action debut in the upcoming series Ahsoka! Check out our collection of Zahn's books. You can also find many more authors and stories for all ages here as well as the movie / show soundtracks through Hoopla.

Music in the Library

Presents: Roy St. John

Kirkwood Public Library is proud to present singer/songwriter Roy St. John on Sunday, June 4th at 2pm on the main floor of the library in the bay window area.

Roy St. John began playing folk clubs in England in the 1960s. After a few years with the River Bottom Band, he went electric and became a well-known and highly respected leader of a pub-rock band in London. Singles and albums on Virgin and Ace Records followed, featuring Roy's singing and songwriting, and garnering British reviews of enviable comparisons with Randy Newman, Robbie Robertson, and John Hiatt. Roy now fronts Rocky & the Wranglers playing Blues, R&B, Rock n Roll, and Americana in and around St. Louis.

Roy left England in the late 80s and was soon hosting and producing a daily morning radio show in St. Louis. His new albums are on Roller Coaster Records - Rocky & the Wranglers, named for his St. Louis band, and Rocky II include music from Roy and the Wranglers as well as hard-to-find gems from Roy's recording past. He and accompanist John Webb have played together since the early 1980s. 

Local Author Visiting KPL!

On Saturday, May 13th at 2pm, local authors Vicki Berger Erwin and James W. Erwin will discussed their book, A History Lover’s Guide to St. Louis, an historic tour through the Gateway City.

St. Louis is well known for its stunning arch that represents the Gateway to the West. But the city has many more exciting landmarks and historic sites that offer a glimpse into the past. Join the Erwins as they guide you through the rich past of our iconic city. Books will be available for sale and signing.

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!