Category: 1964-2009

Library Joins Cooperative Library Service System

The Library Board votes unanimously to authorize Kirkwood Library to become member of the Cooperative Library Service System.

Lot Expansion

In 1971, the library purchased the south parking for the city for $20,000.

Library’s Second Expansion 1964-2009

The library’s second expansion, as a result of the passage of the 1962 bond issue, occurred in 1964. This created an addition on the south side of the building further adding to the space and allowing the library to greatly expand its collection. The addition cost $115,000. The library remained…

Copy Machine Installed

In September 1964, a local company installed the first copy machine at Kirkwood Library. It was later reported in December 1964, that teenagers had been using new copy machine are to alter dates on driver’s licenses – a misdemeanor. Otherwise the machine was being used properly.

Missouri Library of the Year

In 2007, Kirkwood Public Library had the honor of being named “Missouri Library of the Year” by the Missouri Library Association.

New Library Director

In 2009, Sarah Erwin was appointed as the new Library Director.

Library Director Resigns

In 2009, Wicky Sleight resigns after 15 years as Library Director.

New Library Director

In 1994, Wicky Sleight was appointed as the new Library Director.

Library Director Resigns

In 1994, Audrey Baum resigns after 17 years as Library Director. It was during her tenure that the title of Head Librarian was renamed Library Director.

Head Librarian Resigns

In 1976, Maurene Guire resigns after 23 years as Head Librarian.