Summer Reading Begins Here!
Search our Catalog
Though we are closed, items from OverDrive and Hoopla can be found in our catalog.
Dial a Story
We are creating content for you! Click here to learn about Dial a Story.
Virtual Storytimes
Our doors may be closed but that does not mean you cannot enjoy storytime with our youth staff. Check out our Virtual Storytimes on Instagram!
Remote Grab-a-Geek
Sign up for Remote Grab-a-Geek for help from one of our dedicated, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Get help with OverDrive, Kanopy, Hoopla, MS Office, phones, tablets, and other devices, etc…
KPL Digital Archive
Explore our collection of Kirkwood history or click here to submit your own piece of history to the Community at Home collection.
OverDrive
Access ebooks and downloadable audiobooks with OverDrive! Or download the OverDrive app.
Hoopla
Access movies, music, audiobooks and more with Hoopla! Available to Kirkwood residents only.
Kids Activity of the Day
Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys.
Universal Class
Choose from over 500 different courses to help your educational goals.
Mango Languages
Learn a new language with Mango!
Kanopy
Stream award-winning films, documentaries, and kid’s programming. Available to Kirkwood residents only.
RBDigital
Digital magazines and eaudiobooks with RBDigital. Or download the RBDigital app.
Podcast
Check out out KPL Podcast where we discuss all things KPL!
Creativebug
Creativebug is an inspirational resource for DIY, crafters and makers with thousands of art & craft video classes.
Online Research
KPL has many online resources for access at home. Find them all here!
Ancestry.com Library Edition
Temporary In-Home access is available, email reference@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org for a password to access this link. From there you will be able to access Ancestry.com Library Edition.
Foundation Directory Online
Trying to search for grants from home? Access Candid’s (candid.org) Foundation Directory Online through KPL. We can also assist you directly. Contact Amanda Berberich for help.
Blogs
KPL staff love to read. We also love to blog about what we’ve read. Take a look!
Tumblebooks
Tumblebooks offers Books, videos and read-alongs from multiple genres of children’s literature.
Tumble Math
Tumble Math – Grades K-6 math ebook database, no login or library card number required.
Audio Book Cloud
Audio Book Cloud – All ages audiobook database, no login or library card number required.
Tumblebooks
Teen Book Cloud – Grades 7-12 ebook database, no login or library card number required.
Romance Book Collection
Romance Book Collection – Romance novels for the older crowd, no login or library card number required.
Explora - Elementary
Learning resources for Elementary School students.
Explora - Middle and High School
Learning resources for Middle and High School students.
Learning Express Library
Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to help you succeed.