Support Your Library
The Library’s highest priority is to inspire a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity which we believe leads to a more prosperous and connected community.
While tax dollars provide us with a strong financial base, your generous donations are used solely for Library innovations and services that are beyond the daily operating budget such as an expanded Home Borrowing Program, additional Hot Reads and Hot DVDs, as well as support for our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program and Summer Reading for all ages. Thank you for your support!
What Kind of Donation Can I Make?
Buy a Shelf – Your donation of $100, gets your name on a plaque on one of the library’s many shelves. This make a great gift as well!
Endowment – The Endowment Fund is utilized by the board of trustees to award grants to employees for special projects or purchases that add to the Library’s mission and vision. Make a donation to the Library’s Endowment Fund, or consider leaving a donation to the fund in your will.
Grow Our Garden – The Library has been an iconic part of Kirkwood for the last century. In keeping with that legacy, the Library is embarking on a project to enhance our front yard into a usable space for all to enjoy.
Jill Raiser Memorial Fund – In honor of a beloved volunteer, donations help support children’s programming.
Memorial – Honor the name of a lost family member or friend by donating to the Library in their memory.
OverDrive Materials – The Library’s most heavily used collection are eBooks and Audiobooks through OverDrive (Libby).
Pet Memorial – Honor the memory of a special pet by donating to the Library. Your donation will purchase a book about animals in their memory.
Tribute – Make a donation to the Library in the name of someone. It also makes a wonderful gift!
Unrestricted Donation – Where our other donation initiatives support specific parts of the Library’s operations, this allows us to decide how to utilize the funds. Supported projects include as (but not limited to): technology, library materials and programs for adults and other building projects.
Sponsor a Paver on Library Lane
We stand at the cusp of an exciting new chapter in KPL’s history, as we plan for the vibrant garden space that will enrich our library community, collaboration, programming, and expand on sustainability efforts that will impact your family and future generations to come.
We’re reaching out to you, our cherished supporters, friends and advocates to join us in this project.
Click this button to learn more and to sponsor your paver today!
Books & Beyond is a Gift Shop managed and staffed entirely by volunteers.
The shop is located on the main level, right inside the entrance, across from the Customer Service Desk. All proceeds from the shop benefit the Kirkwood Public Library. Call (314) 821 5770, option 8 for more information.
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Thank You for Supporting Your Library!
Supporters July 2024 – June 2025
Jenny Anderson
Ann Apprill
Diane Archibald
Brooke Baker
Jennifer Beckman
Timothy Bedwell
Connie Beemer
Sarah Bender
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Mary Curtis
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Doug Dolan
Jill Donovan
Richard Drummond
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The Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Foundation
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Jeanie Harper
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Frances Huisinga
Synthia Jinks
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Bruce Kendrick
Sarah Kimmel
Diana Kinslohr
Matt Klick
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Anne MacKenzie
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Ron Ryan
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Edith Wenzel
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