Staff Reads Blog
We are a public library full of voracious readers. Library staff use this blog to chronicle those items we have read, watched or listened to.
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Women’s History Month: Strong Women in Adult Graphic Novels
In honor of Women’s History Month I would like to shout out some strong women leads in Adult Graphic Novels. These graphic novels range from science fiction and fantasy to memoirs and biographies. Here are some examples of media from these genres that Kirkwood Public...
What’s on Kanopy?
It's been a while since I've browsed Kanopy. Upon revisiting the catalogue, I discovered tons of new titles, There's still no way many of us will go to a theater, so if you're looking for a free and easy to use streaming experience with both quantity and quality, come...
Pop Culture Dive – A Look Into the Future
Throughout the years, the world has always been interested in science fiction and today is no different. Cyberpunk is a sub-genre of science fiction focused on challenging corporations and dealing with a technology-dominated world. It usually has a main...
Movies to Watch During Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a chance to turn particular attention to the culture and experiences of the Black community in America. Often we use this month to talk about the injustices and trauma that have been a constant theme throughout Black History, and still...
New DVDs at KPL
Buoyancy A 14-year-old Cambodian boy leaves home in search of a better life but is sold to a Thai broker and enslaved on a fishing trawler. As fellow slaves are tortured and murdered around him, he realises his only hope of freedom is to become as violent as his...
Book Review: The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
Have you ever wondered if there are multiple universes and that the one we are in now is just one universe among hundreds, maybe even thousands? Have you ever wondered if there are multiple versions of yourself within that vastness of space and time, living a...
Best Movies of 2020
For full descriptions, check out my article for TheArtsSTL! I'm Thinking of Ending Things First Cow A Girl Missing The Hottest August Dogs Don't Wear Pants Miss Juneteenth The Mole Agent The Invisible Man Feels Good Man Deerskin Honorable Mentions Tesla- A bungled...
How to Celebrate Halloween during COVID-19
With COVID-19 still ongoing, it is hard to imagine how to celebrate Halloween this year. Halloween is a holiday of eating a concerning amount of sugar and scheduling a dentist appointment afterwards, but it is also a holiday of getting together with family and...
What is civics, and why is it important?
“A free society must rely on the knowledge, skills, and virtue of its citizens and those they elect to public office. Civic education, therefore, is essential to the preservation and improvement of American constitutional democracy.” - Center for Civic Education With...
New DVDs at KPL 11/2
The Amulet Babyteeth Bad Education Cane River Cursed Films Deerskin This is a truly bizarre film. It's 70 minutes long, so while it may be alienating to some, I give it a full recommendation because it will not take up much of your time. If you remember Jean Dujardin...
KPL Podcast
Have you been listening to the KPL Podcast? If not you are missing out! Apart from reviews and library news, nearly each week Jigisha and Ryan chat with award winning authors who share their creative process with us. Find the KPL Podacst on Buzzsprout or wherever you get your podcasts!
Happy listening, Kirkwood!
