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Written by Pete Broeder and performed by the River Bound Band, this song was performed live for the Kick-Off event of Summer Reading on May 16th, 2015.

Verse 1:

I checked out a book
Right away I got hooked
An adventure on the open sea
A harpoon would stick in the side of Moby Dick
At the Kirkwood Library

Chorus:

Oh, they call it the Kirkwood Library
And you can take it from me
It’s a great place to know your brain will learn and grow
At the Kirkwood Library

Verse 2:

I read about Eeyore
Tigger, Rabbit, Owl and more
There was a honey jar and lot of bees
It had Kanga & Rue and Winnie the Pooh
At the Kirkwood Library

— Chorus —

Verse 3:

Monster stories are my thing
Frankenstein and Stephen King
I read them anxiously
I must declare, they really make me scared
I get ’em from the Kirkwood Library

— Chorus —

Verse 4:

I like green eggs and ham
My name is Sam I am
I even like them in a tree
There’s a fox on the loose, someone call Dr. Seuss
At the Kirkwood Library

— Chorus —

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VHS Conversion Service Important Notice

To be eligible for our VHS conversion service you must live in the library taxing districts* of Kirkwood Public Library or other MLC libraries. To help verify your eligibility, we have moved our VHS registration form onto our library’s online catalog. This new page requires sign in with your library card and will only display to patrons who match our eligibility requirements as indicated on your library account.

Follow the steps below to access and complete the form.

1. Click the registration button below. You will be directed to an error page on the library’s online catalog.

2. Click Sign In and enter your library card number and PIN.

If you are eligible for conversion service, you will be granted access to complete the registration form.
In you are ineligible for conversion service, you will encounter another error message merely stating that you do not have access to the page.

If you are not granted access to the page but believe that you should be, please contact the IT dept at (314) 821-5770, option 5 to verify that your library account is accurate.

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* Library taxing districts do not always match those of schools or confine to city boundaries. Therefore it is possible you live in an area around Kirkwood or another MLC library but your library taxing district may belong to the county library.

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Teen Summer Volunteer Groups

Group 1: Summer Reading Assistant: Help us give out Summer Reading prizes, create coupon booklets, help patrons sign up for Summer Reading at the public computers, and answer questions about the program.

Group 2: Youth Services Event Volunteer: This is perfect for someone that wants to help us put on events for kids and teens! Duties include program preparation, helping at specific events such as storytime, and assisting during library programs with staff.

Group 3: Behind the Scenes Volunteer: A fit if you enjoy independent projects like shelving books, helping us keep the room inviting and tidy, refilling book displays, helping with behind the scenes Summer Reading prep including couponing, supply preparation, and more!

Group 4: Office Assistant: Work in the library admin office on light clerical duties such as scanning and stickering books. Great if you want some office/organizing experience!

Group 5: Mural Project: Help us design a library mural on the outside fence. If you love creative projects, painting and teamwork, this group is for you!

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The Kirkwood Public Library maintains a meeting room for Library sponsored programs consistent with its mission “to inspire a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity, for a more prosperous and connected community.” The Kirkwood Public Library welcomes outside organizations or individuals interested in presenting at the Library. Events must be offered virtually and may be done so at the discretion of library managers. This selection will be based on public service needs and other activities scheduled.

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Submit a Large Format Print Request

KPL welcomes your requests, but please know that the library is not a replacement for a professional print shop. We will do our best to accommodate your requests but cannot guarantee a timely turnaround time, print quality or that we can process large orders.

If you have questions about whether we can accommodate your order, please contact 314-821-5770, option 5 before placing your request.

Complete the form below to submit your Large Format Print request to the Kirkwood Public Library.

General turnaround time is 24-72 hours, depending on staff availability.
Requests are generally printed once per weekday.
Upload as many files as you like, however large requests may be verified prior to printing.
Files should, if possible, be formatted to fit the desired print size. Small files can be scaled, but will distort and/or pixelate.
Upon completion, you will be notified via email.
Prints will be available to pick up at the Customer Service Desk and are held for 15 days after completion.
Once printed, your request must be picked up. Failure to pick up your request may lead to denial of future requests.
Once picked up, another print request may be submitted.

If you would like to pay for your print with a credit card, a valid Kirkwood Public Library card (or a library card from one of the Municipal Library Consortium libraries) is required for 3D Printing. Fees for printing will be charged to your library account and can be paid via credit card by logging into your account online. If you wish to pay cash or do not have a card from one of the MLC libraries, do not enter a library card number.

Please direct questions to (314) 821 5770, option 5.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT CHANGING AN EXISTING REQUEST

If you need to make a CHANGE TO AN EXISTING REQUEST, please reply to the confirmation email you will receive. If we receive your change request in a timely manner, we will attempt to accommodate it. If we do not receive your change request before printing, you will need to submit a new request after picking up the original request.

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Only used when repeated attempts to contact you via email are unsuccessful.

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How many print requests will be you making in this instance?

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Because you selected MULTIPLE above, please indicate which request this is. This helps us to plan printing and manage our time.

FIRST - This is the FIRST of multiple requests.

MIDDLE - This is a MIDDLE of multiple requests.

LAST - This is the LAST of multiple requests.

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Select 24 for anything 24 inches or less in width, or 36 for anything between 24 and 36 inches in width.

Paper Length (Inches)(Required)

Choose the length that most closely matches the size this print should be. Do not select a size smaller than what you intend to print.

Specfic Dimensions

Please specify the exact dimensions this print should be if different from the sizes selected above. Print sizes are limited to a maximum of 36 inches (3 feet) wide and 120 inches (10 feet) long. If not selected, printing will be made to fit either the width or length selected above.

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Please upload files in .jpeg, .png, or .pdf format. Maximum file size is 96 MB. For files larger than 96 MB, please call (314) 821-5770, option 5. You can upload multiple files assuming that each will use the same paper type and size as indicated above.

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Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 96 MB.

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Estimated Total

Below is the estimated price for each page submitted, assuming they are all the same size. This is just an estimate to give you an idea of the cost. The actual cost will be based on materials consumed and may vary. Upon completion, library staff will let you know the final cost.

Confirm your request by agreeing.(Required)

By confirming this request, I agree that the information that I have provided is correct.

I understand that, once submitted, the library will proceed to print my requested files and email me when they are complete. If there are any questions about a request a staff member will reach out to me.

I understand that once the library notifies me that my requests are complete, that I must pick up and pay for said requests before I may submit more.

I understand that the library offers no guarantee on quality of the print (which is based on the limitations of the files submitted and the chosen settings for said files). There is also no guarantee on how quickly my request will be processed.

By providing my library card number, I agree to have the price of this request added as a fine on my library account and that I will be required to remit payment at my online library account via a credit card. (Do not enter a library card number if you intend to pay cash.)

I agree.

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STOP! If you have a free 3D print coupon from Summer Reading, do not complete this form. Please follow the instructions on your coupon to access the form on which you can redeem your coupon. Thanks!

Use the form below to submit your request for a 3D printed model from the Kirkwood Public Library. You may choose to either upload your own file(s) or choose one from our 3D Print Binder collection.

If uploading your own files - once submitted, a librarian will contact you with an estimate of time to print and cost for approval. The minimum cost to print is $1.00 or 1 hour of printing.

If selecting from the 3D Print Binder - your selection will contain pricing information. You will be contacted when your print is ready to pick up.

Only cash payments are available for 3D Prints.

All models are printed on a first come, first serve basis. During peak request times, turnaround time for 3D prints may be up to several weeks. We accept one submission per person at at time. Once that print is picked up and paid, you may submit another request. We can accommodate one (1) color per submission.

Please direct questions to (314) 821 5770 x 1027.

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We no longer make phone calls for notifications about 3D prints. However, we ask that you provide your phone number (below) as a back up in case email notifications fails.

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Choose from our 3D Print Binder

Please choose up to 3 colors for your request. Files submitted will be printed in a single color. We will start with your first choice and move down to the third depending on availability.

Some colors are limited and may not be selected multiple times. All colors are subject to availability and may not be available for all models.

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Accepted file types: stl, Max. file size: 96 MB.

Please upload files in .stl file format only. Maximum file size is 96 MB. For files larger than 96 MB, please call (314) 821-5770, x 1027.

Model Size

Please note that we can resize objects prior to printing. We can scale proportionately and non-proportionately. If you need your model(s) scaled to fit a certain size requirement, please provide a dimension(s) / unit of measurement. If only one dimension is provided the model will be scaled proportionately. Example: 5 inches wide.

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I agree.

By confirming this request, I agree that the colors, model and size selection that I have chosen is correct and I acknowledge the listed price. I understand that I will receive no confirmation about my selection and that it will be printed as indicated above.

Confirm your request by agreeing.(Required)

I agree.

By confirming this request, I agree that the colors, file upload and any sizing information that I have chosen is correct. I understand that, once submitted, the library will be in contact with me about the price for printing, any adjustments and a confirmation to proceed with my request.

Community Spotlight Collection Submission Form

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Service and Administration Policies Kirkwood Public Library
ARTICLE V. Collection Development Policy Of The Kirkwood Public Library
Section 6. Community Spotlight -- The Kirkwood Public Library values local authors and encourages the inclusion of their work to the collection. Authors who are residents of Kirkwood or non-resident authors whose work features Kirkwood, MO may submit their book to the collection. Advanced Reading copies and copies with non-traditional library- binding will not be added to the collection. Generally the work must be published in the last two years. Contributed items become property of the library and are subject to all of the Library’s Withdrawal Criteria and Gift policies.

See the full Collection Development Policy here.

Requirements(Required)

Please affirm eligibility by checking all boxes below and reading the Community Spotlight Collection Policy above. Items that do not meet all criteria will not be considered for inclusion

Creator resides in Kirkwood, MO OR the work has significance to Kirkwood, MO.

If print, book is professionally bound and printed and is not an Advanced Reading Copy.

Creator or donator has read the Community Spotlight Collection policy (above).

Item was published within the past 2 calendar years.

Creator or donator understands that their item becomes property of the Kirkwood Public Library, and that KPL will not be returning my item at a future date.

Please affirm eligibility by checking all boxes above and reading the Community Spotlight Collection Policy. Items that do not meet all criteria will not be considered for inclusion

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I would like to DONATE an item

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If requester is not the creator of the item, please make a Request for Purchase by contacting the Reference Desk at 314-821-5770 option 3 or filling out the form on our Can't Find It page.

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Thank you for your request for addition to the Community Spotlight Collection. Please complete and submit this form then mail your item to the address below:
Kirkwood Public Library
Community Spotlight Submission
140 E. Jefferson Avenue
Kirkwood, MO 63122

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I agree that this form is correct and that I am donating the aforementioned item to the Kirkwood Public Library. I have read and agree to the terms of the Community Spotlight Collection Development Policy.

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I agree that this form is correct and that I am requesting the Kirkwood Public Library purchase the aforementioned item. I have read and agree to the terms of the Community Spotlight Collection Development Policy.

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