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Father’s Day 2026

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.

Beach Reads For Summer 2026

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!

Behind the Scenes:

Meet the Metadata

Behind every item in the library catalog is a hidden layer of information called metadata. For most public libraries, this metadata layer is a MARC (MAchine-Readable Cataloging) record and  includes details like a book’s title, author, subject, publication date, and format. Metadata is what makes it possible to search the catalog and quickly find exactly what you need.

A MARC record does more than just identify Charlotte’s Web by title and author. It also connects the book to subjects like friendship, farms, and children’s literature. The next time you’re browsing the catalog, try changing your search type from “keyword” to “subject” – the search is now looking specifically for subjects included in a MARC record.

Good metadata matters because it helps patrons find materials easily and accurately. Creating and maintaining metadata is detailed work done behind the scenes by catalogers. While you may never see a MARC record, you benefit from them every time they search the catalog, place a hold, or discover your next favorite book.

Library Fix

Starts This Summer at KPL!

Subscription boxes seem to be everywhere except the library – until now! For the 100th anniversary year of Kirkwood Public Library, quarterly Library Fix subscription boxes will be available to adult patrons.

Simply sign up on our website and fill out a form about what kinds of selections you would like staff to pick out for you. Like nonfiction? Tell us what subjects you’re interested in. Only want to read cozy mysteries? Tell us that too! How spicy do you like your romances?

In July and October, library staff will do their magic and pick out 2-3 items from the collection that we think you’ll love. They’ll package those up with a couple of goodies for you to keep and you’ll pick up your Library Fix from the holds shelf.  

Are you in? You’ll want to act fast! Subscriptions are limited to the first 15 patrons to sign up.

We can’t wait to pick out something special just for you!

Upcoming Movies

Several films featured at last year’s Oscars will be hitting the collection soon. Sentimental Value, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, and Marty Supreme. If you’re a sucker for performances, all three got nominations but no wins! Now you can see what almost got the award.

Absurdist comedies Napa Boys and Nirvana, the Band, the Show, the Movie are also coming soon. You don’t have to like wine or grunge to enjoy either. Napa Boys plays as though it were the fourth movie in a long running series, lampooning buddy comedies of the aughts and their endless sequels. Fittingly, the other movie with the long title is actually a follow up to a TV series and involves time travel to the early aughts. Perfect material for a comedy double feature!