Books & Beyond Shop Established

By Nick | February 12, 2026

In 1996 the Friends of the Kirkwood Public Library started what is now the Books & Beyond shop. Staffed and curated completely by volunteers, this unique library feature, originally dubbed the “Greentree Shop, has had a presence in the library ever since.

Nick O'Neal is the Director of Technology & Online Services for the Kirkwood Public Library. He has been with the library since July 2012. He enjoys playing video games, listening to Classic Rock, and watching movies. His favorite authors include Timothy Zahn, J.R.R Tolkien, Douglas Adams, Michael Crichton and Clive Cussler.

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