We offer several options for locating content both inside and outside of the library. If you just need a good Book Recommendation, our skilled staff can help with that.
Our Inter-Library Loan service can help you find items from other libraries in our network and our Request for Purchase option allows you to directly request that the library purchase an item for our collection.
Fill out the form to receive a list of suggested books or DVDs based on your interests. In July and October of 2026, library staff will do their magic and pick out 2 items from the collection that we think you’ll love. They’ll package those up with a couple of goodies for you to keep and you’ll pick up your Library Fix from the holds shelf. Must fill out by June 15th to receive a July box.
At this time, this is only open to Kirkwood card holders. If you’re not a Kirkwood cardholder, or prefer not to wait for a spot to open up, go to our Book Recommendations list below!
Fill out one of the following forms to receive a list of suggested books based on your interests.
Inter-library Loan (ILL) allows a patron to request items not available through the Municipal Library Consortium from libraries across the country. ILL is available to Kirkwood cardholders who hold a valid library card with less than $10.00 in fines/fees.
To search for materials, utilize the WorldCat Discovery or FirstSearch database.
While in the library, inter-library loan items may be requested online using the FirstSearch database and Worldcat Discovery. Otherwise requests can also be made by visiting the Reference Desk or calling (314) 821 5770, Option 3. Please provide as much information as possible about the item you desire. Please note that we cannot request items that are currently owned by the MLC, including items checked out, reference items, items released in the past 12 months, or items on order in our system.
Can’t find it at your Library? We’d love to hear from you! Please click the link below, sign in with your library card* and complete the form to recommend new items to add for our collection.
* Please be aware that we only accept requests from Kirkwood Public Library cardholders. If you are a member of a different home library (the library to which you pay taxes), inquire with them about their purchase request procedures where applicable.
VHS Conversion Service Important Notice
To be eligible for our VHS conversion service you must live in the library taxing districts* of Kirkwood Public Library or other MLC libraries. To help verify your eligibility, we have moved our VHS registration form onto our library’s online catalog. This new page requires sign in with your library card and will only display to patrons who match our eligibility requirements as indicated on your library account.
Follow the steps below to access and complete the form.
1. Click the registration button below. You will be directed to an error page on the library’s online catalog.
2. Click Sign In and enter your library card number and PIN.
If you are not granted access to the page but believe that you should be, please contact the IT dept at (314) 821-5770, option 5 to verify that your library account is accurate.
* Library taxing districts do not always match those of schools or confine to city boundaries. Therefore it is possible you live in an area around Kirkwood or another MLC library but your library taxing district may belong to the county library.
