Kirkwood Public Library

The Kirkwood Public Library inspires a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity, for a more prosperous and connected community.

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As one of the oldest public libraries in the area, Kirkwood Public Library is garnering recognition to honor its 90th anniversary from political leaders at Kirkwood’s City Hall to Missouri’s capital in Jefferson City.

PHOTOS/Captions:

For Senator Eric Schmitt Photo (left to right): Senator Schmitt, Sarah Erwin, Library Director, Emma DeLooze-Klein, Director of Adult & Community Services and Heidi Meckes, Library Board member

For Representative Deb Lavender Photo (left to right): Representative Deb Lavender, Sarah Erwin, Library Director and Abby Erwin.

For city of Kirkwood Photo (left to right): Sarah Erwin, Library Director, former Mayor McDonnell, Jamie Reyes-Jones, Library Board President

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This is the ‘Long Room’ in the library of Trinity College in Dublin. It’s 300-years-old, 213 feet long, and has over 200,000 books.

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Color us green with library envy.

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Authors and patrons agree, Lambeth needs librarians, not a "healthy living centre"

When, late last year, the Cabinet of the South London borough of Lambeth decided to convert Herne Hill's Carnegie Library into a "healthy living centre," people got angry. And they acted accordingly: Petitions were signed. Public meetings and rallies were held.…

In the South London borough of Lambeth, protestors are occupying Herne Hill’s Carnegie Library, which the Lambeth council is planning to convert into a gym.

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Happy 100th birthday to beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary!

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Adulting is hard. Get rid of those library fines by bringing in food to donate to KirkCare this week for Food for Fines!

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Happy National Library Workers’ Day! Thank you to our wonderful employees for making the library such a wonderful place!

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Happy National Library Week!  We're celebrating with Food for Fines! 1 can or box of food = $1 off of your fines!

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A PATRON WONDERS WHY IT TAKES ME SO LONG TO ANSWER AN IN-DEPTH QUESTION

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My new bookmark :)

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Making Meaning by Tatsuro Kiuchi. #Love it!

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“A public library is the most democratic thing in the world. What can be found there has undone dictators and tyrants.” Nobel Prize-winning author Doris Lessing‬ was born today in 1919.

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Watch: Michelle Obama just gave 1,000 school girls the most necessary life advice.

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Readers’ Corner: Banned Books

It’s Banned Books Week, and this year the focus is on young adult literature. This week’s featured booklist includes a variety of banned books, new and old.

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iPhone wallpapers featuring my Princess Swap!

Pick your favorite!!!

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these are so pretty