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November 2023

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Sweet Reads for the Holidays

Whether you are looking for help with your turkey, need some seasonal music to set the mood, or just want to curl up with a holiday romance Kirkwood Public Library has you covered! Our collection of cookbooks covers all the major holidays, our Hot Holiday DVDs contain everything from the classics to new favorites for all ages, and our holiday CD collection covers every genre. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas will be here before you know it, so be sure to come here first!

Winter Reading

Sweet Reads!

Join us for Winter Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, November 18th during Kirkwood’s Annual Holiday Walk!

This year’s Winter Reading theme is “Sweet Reads”. The Crescendo Youth Choir will perform on the main floor in the bay window at 11:00AM. Be sure to get your “Sweet Reads” bookmark! You may sign up for Winter Reading on the Library’s website homepage. Adults, get a sweet treat when you complete the winter reading goal! There will be featured Children’s activities during Winter Reading too. Winter Reading will last through Monday, January 22nd, 2024.

Music in the Library

Back by popular demand, St. Louis Classical Guitar returns to Music in the Library on Sunday, November 19th at 2PM.

St. Louis Classical Guitar is a non-profit arts agency whose mission is to promote positive impact through classical guitar performance and education. Founded in 1963 by students of George C. Krick, SLCG is the third oldest organization in the nation centered around classical guitar. Now in 2023, our 60th anniversary year, SLCG seeks to serve the St. Louis community through innovative, high-quality, and relevant programming.

November Podcast Lineup

November 3: Blood Sisters by Vanessa Lillie

November 10: Something About Her by Clementine Taylor

November 17: Next Door Nemesis by Alexa Martin

November 24: There Should Have Been Eight by Nalini Singh

Library Closings

Your Kirkwood Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 10th in honor of

Veteran's Day.

We will also be closing at 5PM on Wednesday, November 22nd and closed all day on Thursday, November 23rd in honor of Thanksgiving.

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

OverDrive, Hoopla and

Kanopy.

Books & Beyond

Books & Beyond will once again be joining the Kirkwood Holiday Walk on Saturday, November 18th from 10am-2pm. Look for our popular knit wear and $1 puzzles outside and inside the library foyer.

There will be many discounts and 20% off coupons will be distributed.

And be sure to visit the Shop for a number of gifts and Christmas items. 2024 calendars are now available as well.

Thanks for considering a visit and supporting your Public Library by purchasing interesting items, many are just fun to have for gift giving throughout the year.

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 whole story and some exercise. Look for a new story in mid-November: Grandma's Tiny House by JaNay Brown-Wood.

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