News & Updates
The Viewing Booth
On March 10th, we’ll be holding a screening of the 2019 documentary, The Viewing Booth with director Ra’anan Alexandrowicz. Here’s the event on our calendar where you can sign up to get a reminder! https://kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org/blog/event/film-screening-the-viewing-booth/?instance_id=34224 Alexandrowicz is an Israeli filmmaker who has explored the Palestinian perspective in several of his documentaries….
A New Resource for Families and Caregivers
The Kirkwood Public Library has recently purchased reading materials specifically designed for people with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments. You may not realize that individuals facing these cognitive challenges often still want to read, even as they advance to later stages of the disease. Many of these adults become…
Mark Twain 2020-2021 Nominee Book Reviews: Squint, by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown
This post originally appeared on Facebook on April 11 and has been republished to the Kirkwood Public Library’s Feed a Reader Blog. If you are in grades 4-6, you are eligible to vote on one of the nominated Mark Twain Award books for 2020-2021. The Mark Twain Award is presented…
Micro-Fiction Contest Winners
The Kirkwood Public Library is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Teen Micro Fiction Writing Contest! We were fortunate to receive and read many submissions, all 500 words or less. Below, you can find the first, second, and third place winners’ stories. First Place: A Family I Know…
Book List – African Voices in Children’s Literature
The Kirkwood Public Library strongly believes in the power of stories, especially with a collection that reflects the many, diverse voices in children’s literature. Below is a list of selected picture books and chapter books for children that are written by authors from various countries in Africa. All of these…
Book List: Indigenous Voices of North America in Children’s Literature
The Kirkwood Public Library strongly believes in the power of stories, especially with a collection that reflects the many, diverse voices in children’s literature. Below is a list of selected picture books and chapter books for children that are written by Indigenous authors and illustrators.. All of these books are…
Books to Read if You Like Mercy Watson
Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen’s Mercy Watson series has charmed readers with its loveable title character as well as the unique residents of Deckawoo Drive. If you have read all of the Mercy Watson books and are craving books similar in style and story, check out one of these read-a-likes! …
Book Lists: Audiobooks for Kids with a Full-Cast
This post was originally posted to the Kirkwood Public Library’s Facebook page on March 28, 2020. Need something the whole family can listen to and enjoy while you get work done from home? Try out these Full-Cast Audiobooks! It’s the experience of an old-fashioned radio show (but without all the…
Family Storytime Kit – Spring
This post originally appeared on April 8, 2020 on Facebook. Today’s family activity is to try your own storytime at home! Follow our Spring Storytime ready kit with books you can find on Hoopla, songs, something you can create, and a link to explore nature and gardening in your own…
Book Review – Blended by Sharon M. Draper
This Review Originally appeared on Facebook on March 24th. What are the Mark Twain Nominees for 2020-2021? Read a review for the nominee, Blended by Sharon M. Draper. Mark Twain Nominees 2020-2021 – Blended by Sharon Draper Rachel’s Review:Blended features an engaging look into the life of Isabella, a 12 year old…
