Category: Centennial
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.
Children’s Room Outgrown
In 1959, due to space constraints, the Children’s room was moved into the auditorium space
Mayor Pushes Reorganization
In 1953, at the request of the Mayor, the Library Board discussed the possibility of becoming a branch of the St. Louis County Library
Overdue Fine Increases
In 1963, the Library Board raised fines from $0.02 to $0.04 per day for an overdue book, with maximum fine set at $1.00.
Off Duty Police Officer Hired
In December of 1961, the library hired an off duty police officer at $2.50 an hour to work 7-9 pm to help with “maintaining discipline of young adult patrons.” Library Director Mrs. Guire describes the situation as “impossible.” At a Library Board meeting in February 1962, Mrs. Guire reports that…
1961 Bond Issue
In 1961, the library set forth another bond issue to add a new wing onto the south side of the building where a library parking lot was located. According to the proposition, the library was not asking for a tax increase. This proposition came only 6 years after the last…
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.
Library Director Resigns
In 2019, Sarah Erwin resigns after 10 years as Library Director.
