"Scout plugged herself into her port to recharge, but she did not go dormant." mlc-ki.modiscovery.org/Record/78667... #goodbooks
Kirkwood Public Library
@kirkwoodlib.bsky.social
The Kirkwood Public Library inspires a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity, for a more informed and connected community. All are welcome here. Find us at https://kplmo.org/
A little library therapy? Yes, please! ☺️📚
Congratulations to this lucky family, our Summer Reading Bingo winners! Bingo had them reading, exploring and trying new things together all summer long. Thanks to all that participated! Stay tuned for more as we recap a great Summer Reading! #librarylife #summerreading
We had a ton of fun talking to author Rachel Moore about her new book. Get ideas for your next corporate outing! kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis...
Have you played the game Kiss, Marry , Kill. Author Lori Gold has a different spin on the game that transports three women to an altered reality. The story unfolds as they learn to navigate their new world that's similar but different. @lori-gold.bsky.social kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis...
It was so much fun talking to Sara Levine about her new book "The Hitch" and all the dysfunctional family dynamics she included. Listen here: kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis...
The garden is waking up 🌺, and see that green peeking through? That's our Summer Reading banner...the fun kicks off in just 39 days! 📚
Need a little boost? Stop by your library today and check out something good!
We were thrilled to have author @cbsweeney.bsky.social talk to us about his book "The Feather Detective" on the 300th episode of the KPL Podcast. Listen here: kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis...
Do you ever wonder what you should read next? KPL has some great lists and staff recommendations for kids, teens and adults. Stop by and take a look. Or contact us and we will make a personal list for you based on your favorite reads.
Listen up as Vanessa Lillie talks about her new book "The Bone Thief." kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis...
Happy Halloween from everyone at KPL! We loved seeing your costumes at Baby Boo Bash, Memory Café, and the Halloween Walk — and of course, our staff had to dress up too! 🎃
A woman claiming to be Agatha Christie on holiday from the beyond, a down-to-earth detective & a murder mystery waiting to be solved-- We dove in to it all for our conversation with author Amanda Chapman to discuss her new novel Mrs. Christie in the Mystery Guild Library. kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Our Summer Reading program wrapped up in August, and these stats are just too good not to share! We had 3,985 babies-adults participate Kids and Teens read- 92,951 hours Adults read- 1,282,585 pages Your library is still the place to learn, have fun, and find your community. #librariesareforyou
We were thrilled to welcome KT Hoffman to the KPL Podcast to talk about his highly anticipated debut romcom, the Prospects! This queer love story follows two minor league baseball players as they discover the biggest wins can happen off the field. kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com
@elysegraham.bsky.social spoke with us about her fantastic book about gutsy and smart librarians who developed modern intelligence methods. Listen here: kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis... then read her book!
We were so lucky to talk to Edna Bonhomme about her fascinating book "A History of the World in Six Plagues." Be sure to listen and learn! kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis...
In our latest podcast episode, we talk with @jessicabergergross.bsky.social about Hazel Says No, where the Blum family leaves Brooklyn for a quiet Maine college town—expecting a fresh start, until a shocking event on Hazel’s first day of senior year shakes everything. kplmo.org/books-and-me...
Something that brings us joy? Seeing a big group of kiddos huddled around our Book Caboose at the Kirkwood Pool, browsing and reading! What’s been your favorite by-the-pool read this summer? We’d love to hear!
The sun’s doing its dramatic summer thing... 🌞 But inside the library? It’s cool, calm, and full of page-turners (and yes, working AC). Step out of the heat and into a space made just for you. Come chill with us at Kirkwood Public Library.
This week on the KPL Podcast we talk to Author Alicia Thompson about her new book "Never Been Shipped," a cruise romance. kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis...
Listen in on the KPL Podcast as author @nghivo.bsky.social reveals how going to garage sales as a kid shaped her life as a writer and why sleeping with the dead is a bad idea. kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis...
We were excited to talk to @lucaseschaefer.bsky.social this week on the KPL Podcast. His book "The Slip" has received rave reviews and we had a great time talking to him. @simonandschuster.bsky.social
Don't miss this amazing interview with Tom Lamont about his fantastic book "Going Home" kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis...
Bubbles floated, ukuleles played, kids crafted, and chalk art bloomed—our Summer Reading Kick-Off was pure sunshine and smiles! Thanks for celebrating with us! 🌞📚 Haven’t joined yet? The fun’s just starting: kplmo.org/summerreading/ There's a program for all ages and great prizes to be earned.
Get a free ticket to one of our biggest events of the year: kplmo.org/oneauthor/ We are so excited to welcome Steven Rowley as our "One Author One Kirkwood" speaker. This promises to be a fantastically fun evening. (No pressure @stevenrowley.bsky.social)
We’re kicking off our biggest program of the year—Summer Reading! Join us on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 AM to noon for a celebration with music from Uke 66, the Bubble Van, a rock painting craft, sidewalk chalk art, and outdoor games. Most importantly—all ages can sign up for Summer Reading!
