Technology

Kirkwood Public Library offers a plethora of technologies for your use.

Among those services listed below, the Library also offers access to computers for public use with internet access and Microsoft Office 2019, Adobe Acrobat and Creative Suite 6. AWE Early Literacy Stations and an interactive floor projection offers children educational games and activities. Teens can enjoy gaming consoles and computers. Self check-out machines allow for patrons to checkout and renew items, view held items and pay fines via credit card.

The Library is always looking for new technologies to implement which will engage and enhance the user experience at the Library.

To suggest a new technology, please contact the Director of Technology & Online Services.

VHS Conversion as a Service (VHSaaS)

For the last 5 years, KPL has been coverting 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! Thanks to all our users who helped us make this happen. Now that our goal has been met, we have returned to a limit of 3 items at a time.

We have new procedures for those wishing to drop off materials for conversion. Fill out the online reservation form below. Materials will not be accepted without a reservation made in advance.

Library staff can now convert* your old VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, MiniDV, and audio cassette tapes to a digital format. We can also convert 8mm and Super 8 reels as well. Best of all, this service is absolutely free! This service is open to everyone and we allow up to three (3) items to be dropped off at one time.

Conversion of materials can be provided in the following ways:

Transferred to a DVD, playable on a home DVD player capable of playing DVD-R discs.
Transferred to a USB or other external storage device in MP4 format**

* Only non-copyrighted materials may be converted.

** For conversions requested as digital files, a formatted USB (or other external storage device) with at least 32 GB of storage space must be provided. These files are often too large to be put on a disc. Please note that 8mm tapes will only be converted to USB, DVD conversion is no longer available.

View our Terms of Use here and contact the Library at (314) 821-5770, ext 1027 for more information.Reserve Your VHS Conversion Here

Reserve your VHS Conversion

Technology Assistance

Grab-a-Geek

In-person technology help is available once again!

Our signature technology service, Grab-a-Geek offers scheduled one-on-one training sessions with one of our dedicated, knowledgeable and friendly staff. We assist with a variety of technology topics including OverDrive, Kanopy, Hoopla, Microsoft Word, Windows, MAC, phones, tablets, and other devices, and more!

To schedule your appointment, please complete the form below. For questions please contact (314) 821 5770, Option 5.

Grab-a-Geek Appointment

Printing

3D Printing

3D models can be submitted using the form below. Please indicate your top-three color choices for printing. Models are printed on a first come, first serve basis*. We accept one submission per person at at time. Once that print is picked up and paid, you may submit another request. We can accommodate one (1) color per submission. Please refer to the Library’s 3D Printing Policy for more details. In general a model costs $0.25 for every 15 minutes of printing. All models are printed in PLA (polylactic acid or polylactide). Staff can typically adjust the scale, layers and density of a given model in order to accommodate cost.

For those who would like to have an object 3D printed, but do not want to design or find your own models, look through our 3D Print Binder for a selection of models with available to print. The binder features dozens of models with set prices from which to choose. Contact us at (314) 821-5770, Option 5 for more information.

For more information about 3D Printing technology, refer to this guide.

* During peak request times, turnaround time for 3D prints may be up to several weeks.

Submit Your 3D Print Request

Step 1 of 3

If you received a 3D Print Coupon from Summer Reading, DO NOT fill out the form below. Please refer to the instructions on your coupon to access the form from which you can redeem you coupon.

Use the form below to submit your request for a 3D printed model from the Kirkwood Public Library. You may choose to either upload your own file(s) or choose one from our 3D Print Binder collection.

If uploading your own files – once submitted, a librarian will contact you with an estimate of time to print and cost for approval.

If selecting from the 3D Print Binder – your selection will contain pricing information. You will be contacted when your print is ready to pick up.

If you would like to pay for your print with a credit card, a valid Kirkwood Public Library card (or a library card from one of the Municipal Library Consortium libraries) is required for 3D Printing. Fees for printing will be charged to your library account and can be paid via credit card by logging into your account online. If you wish to pay cash or do not have a card from one of the MLC libraries, do not enter a library card number.

All models are printed on a first come, first serve basis. During peak request times, turnaround time for 3D prints may be up to several weeks. We accept one submission per person at at time. Once that print is picked up and paid, you may submit another request. We can accommodate one (1) color per submission.

Please direct questions to (314) 821 5770 x 1027.

Name(Required)

First

Last

Library Card Number

How would you like to be contacted?(Required)

Phone

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

What type of 3D Print request would you like?(Required)

Upload my own file(s)

Choose from our 3D Print Binder

Please choose up to 3 colors for your request. Files submitted will be printed in a single color. We will start with your first choice and move down to the third depending on color availability.

Please note that black, white, cool grey and warm grey are our most popular colors. Therefore, the third color choices are limited.

1st Color Choice(Required)

2nd Color Choice(Required)

3rd Color Choice(Required)

File Upload(Required)

Accepted file types: stl, Max. file size: 96 MB.

Please upload files in .stl file format only. Maximum file size is 96 MB. For files larger than 96 MB, please call (314) 821-5770, x 1027.

Model Size

Please note that we can resize objects prior to printing. We can scale proportionately and non-proportionately. If you need your model(s) scaled to fit a certain size requirement, please provide a dimension(s) / unit of measurement. If only one dimension is provided the model will be scaled proportionately. Example: 5 inches wide.

Select a Category(Required)

Select a Model (Animals and Flexible)(Required)

Select a Model (Dinosaurs)(Required)

Select a Model (Disney)(Required)

Select a Model (Harry Potter Wands)(Required)

Select a Model (Legend of Zelda)(Required)

Select a Model (Lord of the Rings)(Required)

Select a Model (Marvel)(Required)

Select a Model (Pokemon)(Required)

Select a Model (Practical)(Required)

Select a Model (Saint Louis)(Required)

Select a Model (Star Wars)(Required)

Select a Model (Super Mario)(Required)

Select a Model (Vehicles)(Required)

Comments

Please provide any comments regarding this print.

Printing

All Library PCs offer access to printing.

Kirkwood cardholders are entitled to $7.50 worth of free prints annually. Non-Kirkwood cardholders and guest users are not entitled to free printing. Printing can be performed from any of the public computers and can be released at the Self-Check, located near the main desk. Printing is also available from the Children’s Room for pick-up at the Youth Services Desk.

Cost:

Black & White – $0.10/page
Color – $0.30/page

Other Technology Services

Copy, Scan and Fax

Copy

The Library offers access to a black & white and color copy machine which can copy letter and legal sized documents. The copy machine in located near the Information Services desk.

Cost: $0.10/page – Black & White | $0.30/page – Color

Scan

The Library’s Simple Scan Station, located across from the Information Services desk, can scan large and small documents and images through a document or flatbed scanner. Images can be cropped and resized. Images can be sent to Google Docs, an email address, a Microsoft Office Document*, stored on a USB Drive, and also be faxed (see Fax, below, for prices). *Documents scanned to MS Word are converted, allowing them to be edited, providing that the conversion was able to recognize the characters.

Fax

Faxing can be done at the Simple Scan Station, or with Library staff members. Cover sheets can be provided by Library staff upon request.

Cost: Free for local and long distance; $.50 per page for international; $.50 per page to receive faxes.

Wifi Network

The Library has wireless network throughout the building which is available during Library hours. The network is secured with a password which is displayed throughout the Library and can be obtained from Library staff.

Disc Duplication

Duplicate CDs and DVDs with this device. Only non-copyrighted materials may be copied.

Please inquire with Library staff for assistance.