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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · 15d

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

Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Aug 21

@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!

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Aug 4

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...

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Jul 22

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...

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Jul 16

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!

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Jun 25

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.

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Jun 24

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...

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Jun 16

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...

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

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Anne Shaw Heinrich @anneshawheinrich.bsky.social · Jun 5

Excited to partner with @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social for this event. Please join us!

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · May 30

Don't miss this amazing interview with
Tom Lamont about his fantastic book "Going Home" kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis...

Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · May 19

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.

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · May 16

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)

Photo of Steven Rowley, famous and successful author of many wonderful books.

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · May 7

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!

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Apr 30

Something's different in our New Books Room...We've added some cozy new furniture- a perfect little perch to preview your next read. Also find Baseball DVDs, new cookbooks, and a great lineup of @stevenrowley.bsky.social titles ahead of his One Author visit on 5/21 at STLCC Meramec Theatre at 7 pm.

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Apr 21

Check out the latest KPL Podcast episodes! @mollyharperauth.bsky.social talks her fast-paced, witty mystery A Proposal to Die For, where a proposal planner stumbles into murder, and @myahariel.bsky.social's No Ordinary Love, a PR romance with a pop star & bad boy athlete. kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Apr 11

Library outreach is all about sharing resources, building meaningful relationships & making sure everyone feels welcome at the library! From weekly storytime visits to schools, programs at care facilities to Homebound deliveries, these are just a few ways we connect with community beyond our walls.

A woman with dark hair sits on a stool surrounded by children on a carpet as they watch her read a picture book in a storytime setting.

Three women sit and/or stand under a white Municipal Library Consortium tent at an outreach community event.

A man sits in front of a large, engaged group of school children in a school library, reading to them from a chapter book.

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Apr 7

Our adorable library gift shop, Books & Beyond, is having a special Spring Sale in the library foyer on Saturday, April 12 from 9:30 am - 2 pm. This will be a general merchandise sale and all sale proceeds will go towards supporting the library. We hope to see you there!

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Apr 2

Our Tournament of Titles is coming close to a final winner. Be sure to vote in this week's matchup.
kplmo.org/event/tourna...

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Apr 1

Spring is here, and we’re already planning for Summer Reading! Thousands join each year to read, earn prizes, and enjoy events like Wacky Wednesdays, but with IMLS funding cuts, this program is at risk. Help us keep it going! Donate today: kplmo.org/using-the-li... #SupportLibraries #summerreading

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Mar 28

Ever wonder how fun an author can be who writes a grisly murder? Wonder no more, Orlando Murrin is the exact guest you want at a party.

kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis... @orlandomurrin.bsky.social

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Kirkwood Public Library @kirkwoodlib.bsky.social · Mar 26

@stevenrowley.bsky.social has graced the KPL Podcast THREE times, and each time, his stories and insights have been nothing short of captivating! Catch up on his episodes before we welcome him as this year's One Author, One Kirkwood on May 21st. kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1278428/epis... 🎧

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