Category: Centennial

Head Librarian elected to MLA

In 1943 Head Librarian, Eugenia Becker was elected President of the Missouri Library Association.

Sugar Rationing

Sugar was the first commodity to be rationed during World War II beginning in 1942 and lasting until 1947. In 1942 Kirkwood Public Library acted as a registration location for sugar rationing. During a three day period, 4,000 Kirkwood residents registered for sugar rationing permits for canning purposed. Library staff…

1929 Collection

By 1929, the library’s collection had grown to 8,000 books.

1990 Population

Population of Kirkwood, MO: 27,291.

1980 Population

Population of Kirkwood, MO: 27,739.

1970 Population

Population of Kirkwood, MO: 31,679.

1960 Population

Population of Kirkwood, MO: 29,421.

1950 Population

Population of Kirkwood, MO: 18,640.

1940 Population

Population of Kirkwood, MO: 12,132.

1930 Population

Population of Kirkwood, MO: 9,169.