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Located in the heart of downtown Kirkwood, your Kirkwood Public Library has been serving the community for over 95 years, as a place to discover stories, passions, and gather with neighbors. As a space where all are welcome, you can curate the experience that best suits you and your family’s needs. From books, to technology like tablets, e-readers, hot spots, telescopes, fishing rods and more, you’ll find material that can enrich your life, and are completely free to you with your library card.

While our four walls hold our books, fun events for all ages and in person experiences, your Kirkwood Public Library card also opens you to a world of digital books, music, movies and more. Find them through Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy, and other resources available to you like Mango for languages. Meet us where you are, and Discover More with your Kirkwood Public Library card!

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Once you complete your online application…

Visit us in the Heart of Downtown Kirkwood to Pick Up your Library Card!

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Until Then, A Sample What We Offer

Upcoming Programs

Jun 07

Wacky Wednesday – Mad Science

Mad Science will wow you by bringing together two seemingly opposing forces: Fire and Ice! Experience a flash of fire together in the same show as kids experie… Learn More

Jun 08

Playtime for Little Ones

09:30 am – 10:00 am

Age 6 months to 2 years.Join us for a story, play stations, and the opportuni…

Jun 08

Good Yarns

07:00 pm – 08:30 pm

If you knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, or do any other fiber crafts, …

Jun 09

Teen Pride Party

06:30 pm – 08:00 pm

Teen Pride Party. Celebrate and learn more about PRIDE month with other teen…

View our full events calendar.

Electronic Resources

Libby by Overdrive

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader.

Hoopla

Access your favorite movies, music, audiobooks and more with Hoopla! Or download the Hoopla app for your tablet or smartphone. Available to Kirkwood residents only.

Kanopy

Access on-demand streaming videos from a large collection of award-winning films, documentaries, classic, indie films and children’s programming. Or download the Kanopy app today. Available to Kirkwood residents only.

Featured Services

Summer Reading

Large Format Printing

Thanks for a grant from the Missouri Library Association, we have a new large format printer! Click here to learn more and submit your printing requests.

Tech Help

Our Grab-a-Geek service offers scheduled one-on-one training sessions with one of our dedicated, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Book Club Kits

Choose from hundreds of book club kits we have to offer. Each kit comes with multiple copies and resources to host your own book club.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Sharing stories is a great way to develop important pre-reading skills and to help children learn about the world.

KPL Digital Archives

Kirkwood historical photos, yearbooks, documents, and more!

3D Printing

Submit your own 3D creations or chose from our curated 3D Print Binder.

KPL Podcast

Join staff member, Jigisha, for weekly reviews, library news, and award winning authors who share their creative process with us.

Hot Technology Collection

Take home technology & discover new ways to see the world!

Fishing Poles

Check out a fishing pole as part of the The Missouri Department of Conservation Rod & Reel Loaner Program!

Creativebug

For DIY, crafters and makers with thousands of art & craft videos.

VHS Conversion

Let KPL covert your old VHS, VHS-C, 8mm tapes, MiniDVs, DVDs and 8mm/Super8 reels. As of the end of October 2022, we have converted over 10,000 tapes!

Research Resources

Find current, reliable information from a variety of resources, including research in specialized subject areas, then try using these Research Resources.

Passport Services

Ensure your passport application process goes smoothly. Appointments required Monday – Friday. Walk-ins accepted on weekends. More information here.

Novelist Plus

Your Guide to Reading! Find information by author, title, read-a-likes, genre or subject.

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