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First Art

Introduce your little one to the tactile wonders of paint, glue and more with these easy at home art based activities! Recommended for 18 months to age 4. Sign up to pick up your supply bag.

Thursday, December 2

Virtual Storytime

Join us every other Sunday for a new virtual storytime geared to children ages 2-5. Video will be emailed to you by 10 am. Sign up required.

Every Other Sunday

DIY Storytime Kits

Put on your own storytime with this DIY kit created by your local librarians! Each kit will include an activity, tips, and a book to keep. Come to the Children's room to pick up. No sign up needed.

Every Other Tuesday

Get a Book Bundle put together by a Kirkwood Public Library Youth Services Librarian! Simply fill out this form with the type of books you are looking for, reading tastes, and library card number. We'll use our expertise to pull together 5 books that will be put on hold for you to pick up on the hold shelf.

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Resources for Children

Book Bundles

Simply fill out this form and a Youth Services librarian will select 5 books that will be put on hold for you to pick up on the hold shelf.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

For children birth to entering Kindergarten. Sign up, read & win prizes.

OverDrive Kids Reading Room

Access OverDrive’s collection of materials for youth through the Kids Reading Room.

Tumblebooks

Enjoy hundreds of books, videos and read-alongs from multiple genres of children’s literature.

Book Connections

Bring reading to life. Book Connections strives to joyfully enrich everyone’s experience reading children’s and young adult books.

At Home Learning Resources

Browse our list of online At Home Learning resources derived from local and national organizations.

Parent Power Kits

Playaways Launchpads

Kids Book Club Kits

Each Juvenile Book Club Kit contains multiple copies of a book for hosting your own book club.

Early Literacy iPad Kits

Preschool Learning Kits

Family Kits

Baby Kits

Need a Good Book?

Fill out the below form to receive a list of recommended books.

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Feed a Reader Blog – Recent Posts

2021 Library Card Design Contest

Sep 7, 2021 | Feed a Reader, KPL Staff Reads, Teen Connection

In honor of Kirkwood Public Library's 95th Birthday, we are asking everyone to create art for a special limited edition library card! The winning designs will be chose from each age group- children, teen and adult. Contest Criteria Theme: The theme is a...