Kirkwood Public Library
Country | United States |
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Type | Public Library |
Established | 1924 |
Location | Kirkwood, Missouri |
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Size | 118,217 |
Access and use | |
Circulation | 466, 285 |
Population served | Kirkwood, Missouri, St. Louis County, Missouri, St. Louis, St. Charles County, Missouri, |
Members | 27,505 |
Other information | |
Budget | $2.7 million |
Director | Sarah Erwin (2010-Present) |
Staff | 48 |
Website | http://kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org |
Kirkwood Public Library (KPL) primarily serves residents of the city of Kirkwood, Missouri, USA. The library is operated independently, and is a part of the Municipal Library Consortium of St. Louis County (MLC), which connects it to 8 other independently operated libraries in neighboring St. Louis County municipalities. KPL is one of the largest libraries in the consortium rivaling the University City Public Library. It is a member of the Downtown Special Business District and the Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce. In 1930, the Kirkwood Public Library helped to open the Ferguson Municipal Public Library by donating its initial first books.
Mission and Vision
Mission Statement: The Kirkwood Public Library inspires a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity, for a more prosperous and connected community.
Vision Statement: We envision a Kirkwood in which our community members have the resources, space, and inspiration to pursue a life of learning and creating. KPL is a hub – a go-to resource for community members and a place where community life happens. We are recognized as a leader among community libraries.
Values:
- Enjoyment–we want to wow our patrons. Every patron interaction is an opportunity to serve, teach, or contribute to a truly exceptional experience at KPL. We will answer your questions, find answers, or teach you how to find the answer yourself. Each team member is trained and empowered to exceed patron expectations.
- Ownership –Our library is representative of the community we serve. Patrons of all ages and interests value, utilize, and find ownership in the virtual and physical spaces at KPL. Each patron knows and refers to KPL as “my library.”
- Innovation –KPL never stops innovating. We give our community access to the leading edge of trends and technology, constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community. We contribute to the library world and are a recognized leader among community libraries.
- Engagement –We create space for community conversations and actively contribute to civic dialogue. Diverse community voices participate in leadership at KPL, shaping library offerings to reflect community needs.
- Learning – We value learning, and we inspire our patrons to be lifelong learners. We nurture information literacy and create virtual and physical spaces that both foster and satisfy a hunger for learning.
Unique To This Library
A DiscXpress II machine dispenses DVDs for short-term borrowing.[1]
In May 2012, the Missouri History Museum donated a historical map[2] of the city of Kirkwood, Missouri’s African American population to the Kirkwood Public Library. Previously, the map had been a part of the museum’s 6-month “Kirkwood Roots” exhibit.
History
The library underwent major renovations in 2010, which required it to move to a temporary location.[3][4] The MLC was formed in May 1996 and Kirkwood Public Library was one of its original members.
Gallery
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This machine dispenses Hot DVDs for patrons at the Kirkwood Public Library.
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Map donated by the Missouri History Museum to Kirkwood Public Library.
References
- ↑ Janice Denham, "KIRKWOOD: Library's new DVD section is red-hot spot in town", "STL Today", July 21, 2009
- ↑ "Map of black Kirkwood settlements to be presented to library : suburban journals branding". Stltoday.com. 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
- ↑ Shapiro, Mary (2010-07-13). "Kirkwood Public Library starts a new chapter : suburban journals branding". Stltoday.com. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
- ↑ "Webster Public Library To Relocate During New Construction". Websterkirkwoodtimes.com. 2010-09-17. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kirkwood Public Library. |
- "Map of black Kirkwood settlements to be presented to library", "STL Today", May 15, 2012.
- "Municipal Library Consortium of St. Louis County website"
- "Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce website"
- "MO History Museum 'Kirkwood Roots' exhibit"
- "Friends of the Kirkwood Public Library homepage"
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