Category: Centennial
Children’s Room Grand Opening
In April 2017, the library hosted a grand opening celebration for the newly remodeled Children’s Room.
Children’s Room Donation
In 2016, KPL received a $733,000 donation from the Earl E. and Myrtle E. Walker Foundation, and the Edward Chase Garvey Foundation, and an anonymous donor to transform the Children’s Room into an interactive center focused on the whole child. These images depict the room prior to the renovation.
An Aging Building
By 2007, the library building was in a state of disrepair due to age. The last major renovation had been nearly 40 years prior. These photographs depict the state of the building at that time.
1994 Bond Issue
In 1994, the library set forth another bond issue to increase the tax levy to $0.24 (a $0.13 increase). Library supporters used every means to let the public know the importance of this issue, even the annual Greentree Parade. The levy passed.
Books & Beyond Shop Established
In 1996 the Friends of the Kirkwood Public Library started what is now the Books & Beyond shop. Staffed and curated completely by volunteers, this unique library feature, originally dubbed the “Greentree Shop, has had a presence in the library ever since.
Mission Statement
In 2015 the Board of Trustees adopted new Mission and Vision statements and the library’s Values. Mission Statement: The Kirkwood Public Library inspires a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity, for a more prosperous and connected community. Vision Statement: We envision a library in which our community members have the…
Mission Statement
In 1995 the Board of Trustees adopted the Mission Statement – “The Kirkwood Public Library is dedicated to providing information services and resources which enrich and enlighten the community”.
Municipal Library Consortium Founded
On May 31, 1996, eight municipal libraries in St. Louis County formed the Municipal Library Consortium (MLC). This provided a shared catalog and resources between libraries. The MLC now encompasses nine library from the municipalities of Brentwood, Ferguson, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Richmond Height, Rock Hill, University City, Valley Park and Webster…
VHS Conversion
In 2017, the library first starting offering VHS conversion as a service. Dubbed VHSaaS, the library has converted over 13,000 VHS, VHS-C, MiniDV and 8mm cassette tapes; as well as 8mm/Super8 reels and audio cassettes. The service became so popular that in mid 2023 it became reserved for Kirkwood and…
Large Format Printing
In 2013, the library first starting offering large format printing as a service.
