Monday, April 9, 2012
Learn about an easy way to help kids with cancer; an opportunity pay off fines while helping those in need; and how you can support a local institution through a new Kirkwood running event.
Food for Fines Kirkwood Public Library and Kirk Care are working together to help the hungry. Help celebrate National Library Week, April 8-14, with KPL and Kirk Care Food Pantry with "Food for Fines." Bring in canned and boxed food to offset fines, and get $1 taken off for each item donated. Donations up to $15 per library card will be accepted. No credit for lost or damaged items, or fines for inter library loans. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Rotary Ramble The library is thrilled to be involved with Kirkwood Rotary Club's first Rotary Ramble May 12. This certified 10k run, 5k run and 1-mile fun run/walk will benefit many area organizations, including Kirkwood Public Library. Show your love for KPL by registering to run or…
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
A weekly look at what's happening at your Kirkwood Public Library.
Books & Beyond, the Friends Gift Shop in Kirkwood Public Library, is offering several new items that hearken back to simpler times. We hope you'll find them interesting and will come in to browse our full line of merchandise, crafts and books. Personalized Note Cards These wonderful 4-1/2 by 6-inch note cards, printed on a quality stock, include personalized linen finish envelopes. They come in four designs: two with color and two in black only. We also offer a fill-in-the-blanks thank you note for youngsters. A set of 10 cards costs $10. An order form is attached. Just complete one form for each set of notes, drop the forms off at Books & Beyond along with your payment, and your cards will be ready for you 7-10 days later. Book Plates …
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Your weekly dose of what's happening at the Kirkwood Public Library.
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Learn How to Style Your Resume and More The Kirkwood Public Library is presenting two programs this week featuring our online resources. On Thursday at 2 p.m., learn how to use the Optimal Resume database with our "Styling Your Resume" webinar. On Friday at 10 a.m., the library's reference staff is featuring the first in it's series of "Searching for Reliable Health Information" and will provide instruction on searching for "Good Heart Health." Registration is limited. Please contact the Reference Desk at 314-821-5770 x1012. Both classes will be held in the library's computer lab. Pioneer History With Fun Activities The children's staff has been busy all week preparing for a big event this Saturday at 1:30 p.m., called "Pioneer Days." …
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Here's a look at the most popular eBooks available for checkout through the Municipal Library Consortium of St. Louis County.
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Monday, February 13, 2012
As eBooks grow in popularity and availability, local libraries are seeing a dramatic jump in the number of digital media checkouts. The Kirkwood Public Library (KPL) offers patrons the ability to check out eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive, the Municipal Library Consortium of St. Louis County's delivery service for digital content. According to KPL, OverDrive checkouts rose from about 8,000 in 2010 to 15,000 in 2011. A contributing factor to the spike is that in September OverDrive became Kindle compatible. Here are a look at the most popular OverDrive eBooks available for checkout. Click the titles for a description and to place a hold. Also, be sure to tell us what has you turning the electronic page by leaving a comment.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Kirkwood Public Library's picks for The Best Children's Books in 2011.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thank you to Deb Barry, assistant director of Youth Services and Programs at Kirkwood Public Library, for submitting this article. Titles are linked to the library's catalog. Picture Books Chapter Books Non-Fiction
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
"In the Stacks" returns with a look at the Kirkwood Public Library's gift store and some finds that might surprise you.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
We return with our weekly look at what's happening at the Kirkwood Public Library (KPL). This week we step inside Books & Beyond, the library's book store to bring you fun finds for kids and adults. Thank you to Deb Barry, assistant director of Youth Services & Programs at KPL, for submitting the following article. No winter doldrums at Kirkwood Public Library! Visit Books & Beyond, Friends of KPL gift shop, next time you are in the library. A few new things you may want to know about Books & Beyond: PERSONALIZED NOTE CARDS We now offer a line of personalized note cards -- and a "fill in the blanks" thank you for children. You choose from one of four designs for the cards, fill out an order form to let us know the name and address to …
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Monday, December 12, 2011
A large array of classic and new holiday DVDs is now available for three-day check out at the library.
Don’t have Netflix? Don’t want to pay for Blockbuster? Then try the Kirkwood Public Library. The library is currently having a three-day check-out of “hot holiday DVDs.” Bundle up in covers, put some popcorn in the microwave, get the hot cocoa off the stove and enjoy in family, or alone, some holiday classics. Here are some of the “Hot DVDs” available at KPL: The movies are located to the right of the circulation desk. These DVDs are not listed in the library’s catalog and cannot be put on hold. Get your gifts from your local library. “Books and Beyond,” located 15 steps from the circulation desk, is the Kirkwood Public Library’s gift shop. The gift shop features used, gift-quality books that have been carefully selected and discounted …
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Here's a look at the most popular books at the Kirkwood Public Library. See what your neighbors can't stop reading and share the titles that are keeping you turning the page.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Kirkwood residents can't get enough of certain newly released books. The Kirkwood Public Library has ordered multiple copies of the titles that are flying off its shelves. The following is a list of "Holiday Hots," located in the Hot Reads section of the library which is located to the right of the circulation desk. Hot copies are not listed in the catalog and are catch as you can. The library encourages residents to swing by to see if they can grab a copy of what their neighbors can't stop reading. Hot Reads at KPL: Mad Hot Ballroom Of course the library offers more than great reads. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 1:30 p.m., the library will screen Mad Hot Ballroom. This inspiring documentary follows 11 year olds from three schools in the …
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Upcoming events at the Kirkwood Public Library.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
In this week's In the Stacks, you're weekly dose of what's happening at the Kirkwood Public Library (KPL), we spot light free can't-miss events, including unique historical explorations and a story of personal strength. As always, Kirkwood Patch extends a sincere thank you to Deb Barry, assistant director of Youth Services & Programs at KPL, for sharing library information with our readers. Need to Know Hours KPL will be closed early on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m., and will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, for Thanksgiving. The library will reopen Friday, Nov. 26, and resume regular Friday hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Because of the holiday, we have a quiet week, but make sure to stop in and get a good book or movie, to complete your …
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Monday, November 14, 2011
With an easy online order form, the Kirkwood Public Library makes giving the gift of a Letter From Santa a snap. Learn about the program and what's going on this week at the Kirkwood Public Library.
In our fourth edition of In the Stacks, our weekly look at what's going on at the Kirkwood Public Library (KPL), we bring you holiday happenings and more. As always, Kirkwood Patch extends a sincere thank you to Deb Barry, assistant director of Youth Services & Programs at KPL, for sharing library information with our readers. Holidays Kick Off With Help From The Friends Friends of the Kirkwood Public Library is sponsoring it second annual Holiday Kick Off Event on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will offer discounts on special items in the Books & Beyond gift shop only that evening. In addition, there will be a Giving Tree for gifts to the library. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages will be served. Tickets are $25 …
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