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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Understanding Black Lives Matter and Resources to Enact Change
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values to be advocated for by libraries. These are important values for libraries because we are meant to provide accessible resources and safe spaces for all people. Kirkwood Public Library has made a commitment in our...
New DVDs at KPL 8/14
Bacurau Beanpole Bull Light From Light Never Rarely Sometimes Always Eliza Hittman's previous film, Beach Rats, explored the minefield of a male adolescent upbringing in an environment of toxic masculinity. As its protagonist stealthily moves between his macho circle...
Volunteering Opportunities during Covid-19
With the current pandemic still ongoing, it’s hard to think of ways to give back to our communities and volunteer. Being involved in our communities is important in times of crisis as we all need each other for support, and there are people who need our help more than...
Meet Your Local Librarian Pets!
Your local librarians have been working hard to continue bringing you the best services and stay connected despite these difficult circumstances. As a way to get to know us more and share a little bit about ourselves, we've complied a post of our fuzzy friends and the...
New DVDs at KPL 6/25
For many, KPL's film selection is a major highlight of the catalog. We love to expand our movie stacks with both popular and highly-requested films, but also many of the lesser known ones from film festivals and boutique distributors. What follows is a brief summary...
Writing your Own Stories
Kirkwood Public Library's Summer Reading theme for this year is "Imagine Your Story," and what better way to celebrate that than by writing? (And reading, of course). Many of you are avid readers, lovers of books and words, and are sure to have your own little library...
Mindfulness Monday Craft – Motivational Collages
Today's craft for Mental Health Awareness Month is one of my favorites so far. We'll be making motivational collages that will help us remember what we want to focus on for ourselves and others, in what ways we want to grow, and what brings us happiness and comfort....
Film Noir on Kanopy
If you go on Kanopy and search "Film Noir", three categories appear: Classic Noir, Neo Noir, and International Noir. Reviewing the first reveals a hodgepodge of films. Classics, yes, but not necessarily film noir classics. In fact, some should be viewed as...
Mindfulness Monday Craft – Origami Cranes
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you all have been doing kind things for yourselves during Mental Health Awareness month. For our third week of crafting, we will be making origami cranes! Origami is a craft that has been around for many, many years and simply means "to...
Spotlight: Homebound Services – Introductions and Things I’ve Learned
My name is Lynne and I am new to Kirkwood Public Library. My role is Coordinator of Homebound and Outreach Services. I started during the pandemic, which is a memorable -- albeit unusual -- time to start a job. Like everyone else I have had some extra time on my...
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!
