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The Arts in Kirkwood
By: Beth von Behren on January 21, 2016
We are lucky to live in a City with so many ways to explore culture and the arts. There’s the St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, and the Muny, to name just a few, but there are also many artistic and cultural opportunities right here in Kirkwood! For creative types, artists, or those that simply love to draw, Kirkwood Public Library is having a Library Card Design Contest to celebrate the library’s 90th Birthday! The contest is open to people of all ages, with submissions accepted between January 23 and March 20, 2016. The theme is the 90th Birthday, so we’re looking for designs that feature some aspect of the Library. You can pick up a submission form at the circulation desk, or any of the reference desks.
If you’re looking for a creative outlet for your young child, or want them to experience the tactile wonders of paint, glitter, glue and more we have First Art for ages 18 months to 4. These will take place on several Thursdays – February 4, March 3, and April 7, at 10:30 am. Your Kirkwood Public Library also has an Art Gallery where artists can submit their work to be exhibited throughout the year. Exhibits are chosen by a staff committee, with submissions accepted once each year. Portfolios can be accepted via physical or electronic application. Please find more information on how to apply here. This month’s featured gallery artist is the Fine Art Photography class from Kirkwood High School. You can view their pieces throughout the month of January. If you want to browse our collection for books and more on art, look here.
Throughout the Winter and Spring Kirkwood Library will also have a Music in the Library series, which will feature a different performer on a Sunday each month from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. On January 24 enjoy the St. Louis Spelmanslag. On February 21, hear the Songs of Africa Ensemble. On March 20 the Wee Heavies will perform, On April 17, we will hear from the St Louis Bella Corda. Financial assistance for this project was provided by the Missouri Arts Council. For more great music like this, check out our collection here.
Laumeier Sculpture Park will have a Free Family Day on Sunday, February 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., where you can come and be inspired by the park’s natural environment, their temporary exhibitions, and their permanent collection. There are also structured activities for creating art with a variety of materials.
Kirkwood High School will have a Best of Broadway/A Taste of Jazz vocal concert on Saturday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m., in Keating Theatre at the high school. A Random Acts of Comedy show is scheduled for January 28 to 30 at 7:00 p.m., in the Blackbox Theatre at the high school. For tickets and more info you can visit kirkwoodschools.org.
For a full listing of ARTS activities in and around Kirkwood, be sure to sign up for the monthly Arts Calendar, which goes out on the first of each month via email. To sign up, send an email to: Arts@KirkwoodMO.org, with “Sign me up for the Arts Calendar” in the subject line.
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Get Help this Tax Season at Kirkwood Public Library
By: Courtney Flesch on January 13, 2016
Need help with your taxes? Join us this Saturday January 16th for Taxes and the IRS, a program that will share information on how to get started this tax season. Starting in late January pick up your tax forms at … Continue reading →
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Music in the Library: Fun for the whole family!
By: Courtney Flesch on January 10, 2016
The Kirkwood Public Library recently received grant funding from the Missouri Arts Council to support our Music in the Library series. This five concert series started in December 2015 and will run through April 2016. Join us for the next … Continue reading →
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YOUR KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY’S NEW CATALOG 2.0: Tips & Tricks
By: Courtney Flesch on December 16, 2015
As of December 10th, your Kirkwood Public Library migrated to a catalog and circulation system! Here are a few tips and tricks to help on your journey through our new catalog! Maintain Reading History: Forgot the title of that great … Continue reading →
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Reading Over the Holidays
By: Beth von Behren on December 14, 2015
December is a busy month for most American families. Between shopping, planning, wrapping, cooking, and cleaning for guests and friends, who has time to actually read? However, doing some things for yourself, such as eating healthy, getting exercise, seeing a … Continue reading →
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New Catalog 2.0
By: Courtney Flesch on December 3, 2015
December 10th is a big day for your Kirkwood Library! This is the day we will “go live” with our new catalog and circulation system. There are several features of the system that we are excited to share with you including: … Continue reading →
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Holiday Happenings in Kirkwood
By: Courtney Flesch on November 18, 2015
With the Holiday Season upon us there are so many things to do to get prepared, but don’t forget to take a little time to enjoy all the great events happening around Kirkwood. On Saturday, November 21st Kirkwood Public Library … Continue reading →
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Santa Letters are Back!
By: Courtney Flesch on November 17, 2015
Continue an old tradition or start a new one by ordering a Santa letter today. Young or old everyone likes to get a letter from Santa and the Friends of the Kirkwood Public Library make that happen. Letters can be … Continue reading →
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November Events in Kirkwood
By: Courtney Flesch on November 3, 2015
Even though the weather is colder, there’s still plenty to do in Kirkwood this month! Metro Theater Company presents a free performance “Talkin’ Trash” by Nicholas Kryah on Sunday Nov. 15 from 2:00-3:15pm at Robinson Elementary School, 803 Couch Ave. … Continue reading →
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New Catalog Coming Soon to Kirkwood Public Library!
By: Courtney Flesch on October 29, 2015
December 10th is a big day for your Kirkwood Library! This is the day we will “go live” with our new catalog and circulation system. There are several features of the system that we are excited to share with you … Continue reading →
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