Kirkwood Public Library’s Staff Blog & Podcast
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.
Below you will find all blog posts displayed together. To narrow posts by age range, please select from the buttons on the right.
Find the KPL Podacst on Buzzsprout or wherever you get your podcasts! Jump to our recent podcasts in the RSS reed below.
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.
Below you will find all blog posts displayed together. To narrow posts by age range, please select from the buttons on the right.
Find the KPL Podacst on Buzzsprout or wherever you get your podcasts! Jump to our recent podcasts in the RSS reed below.
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“Imagine Your Story” Teen Booklists
"Imagine Your Story" Teen Booklists The theme for this year's Summer Reading was "Imagine Your Story" with an emphasis on fairy tales, mythology, and folklore. Throughout the summer, we posted book recommendations to our teen instagram, but in case you missed it and...
Scavenger Hunt for September 2020
Explore your world by completing a scavenger hunt! You will receive a sheet that asks you to find different fall items you see inside and outside. Return your sheet for a chance to win books! Scavenger Hunt sheets can be picked up outside at the curbside table or can...
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...
Make Your Own Face Mask: Learning How to Sew
Make Your Own Face Mask: Learning How to Sew This week, we are pretty excited to be hosting our own zoom program for teens where they will make their own face masks. Not only does it help them practice their sewing skills, but they will have made something they...
Kids Activity of the Day – Make a Fortune Teller
This post originally appeared on the Kirkwood Public Library’s Facebook Page on July 22, 2020 The Kirkwood Public Library is excited to share a daily activity for you and your family to try out at home! Learn how to make your own paper fortune teller by reading ...
Teen Reading Suggestions: Biographies and Autobiographies
Teen Reading Suggestions: Biographies and Autobiographies Whether we like it or not...summer is slowing down, and we are already starting to prepare for the school year ahead of us. For many teens, that means finally looking at their assigned reading for the summer...
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...
Teen Art Club: What to Read
Teen Art Club: What to Read Right as COVID was shutting down most activities, the Kirkwood Public Library launched our Teen Art Club in May and has been meeting monthly ever since. Each month, the teens gather on zoom to hang out, support one another, and practice...
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...
Kids Activity of the Day – Rock and Sticks Tic Tac Toe
This post originally appeared on the Kirkwood Public Library’s Facebook Page on July 4, 2020. The Kirkwood Public Library is excited to share a daily activity for you and your family to try out at home! Learn how to play tic tac toe with rocks and sticks! Kirkwood...
Election Books for Preschool to High School!
The 2020 Presidential election as well as other national, state, and local elections are right around the corner. Your Kirkwood Public Librarians have read a variety of books on the topic of voting for children ages 3 to 18, and we have included reviews on books that...
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...
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...
Teen Screen-Free Subscription Box: Maintaining Mental Wellness
Teen Screen-Free Subscription Box: Maintaining Mental Wellness With the school year and virtual classes upon us, we knew that teens would be searching for alternatives to sitting in front of a screen when they weren't in school. At the library, we are always striving...
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!
