Events for week of May 3, 2027 – Kirkwood Public Library

In honor of Kirkwood Public Library’s 100th anniversary, we’re asking you to create art for a special-edition Centennial Celebration library card! Winning designs will be chosen for each age group: children, teen and adult.

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Contest Criteria

Artwork will be judged on the following criteria.

Theme: Celebrate 100 years of Kirkwood Public Library! Designs should feature some aspect of the library.

Creativity: Have fun! The library has been part of the Kirkwood community for 100 years. Let’s celebrate what makes it special.

Clarity: Keep in mind that the design must work well in a small format. Simple, bold designs often translate best.

Eligibility: Open to all ages!

Contest Rules

Designs may be drawn, painted, or computer designed. All submissions must be the artist’s original work. Designs generated wholly or in part by artificial intelligence (AI) tools are not eligible. Remember to make it colorful. Artwork may be submitted through this online entry form with artwork attached as a JPEG, PNG, or PDF.

An artist may only submit one design. The layout must be about a square, ideally 4″ wide x 4″ high. It will be reduced to 2” x 2” to fit on the front of our standard library card. (credit card size and key ring card).

Entries will be accepted through Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Three winning designs, one from each age category, will be selected and officially announced at Summer Reading Kick-Off Day in May 2026.

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Child: Ages 12 & Under

Teen: Ages 13-18

Adult: Ages 19 & Over

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Upload your completed artwork here.
Your design should fit to a space 4″ wide x 4″ high.

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

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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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Use the form below to redeem your 3D Print Coupon awarded for logging your Summer Reading in 2025. You may choose any one item as listed in our 3D Print Binder* collection.

Be sure to enter the name of the recipient of the coupon when completing this form. This information may be used to verify the validity of the coupon.

Coupons awarded for Summer Reading 2025 EXPIRE on 4/30/2026. Please submit your request before then.

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 can accommodate one (1) color per submission.

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

* A few items from the binder are not available, you will not see them listed as a choice below.

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Enter the name of the recipient of the 3D Print coupon for verification.

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Not required, but helpful in case we have trouble contacting you.

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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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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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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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We are delighted to offer our Home Borrowing Services and look forward to sharing our vast collection of books, movies and music with you. Please don’t hesitate to call with any questions. Please complete the form below or simply call 314-821-5770, option 2.

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Request for a Library-Sponsored Event

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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In order to make a request you must have a Kirkwood Public Library card in good standing (not expired and owing less than $10 in fines). This request will be reviewed using current collection development policy guidelines and reviews. The Library reserves the right to make the final decision on requests. Once submitted, the library will be in contact regarding this request.

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Submit a Large Format Print Request

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT SUBMITTING MULTIPLE REQUESTS

If you have a large order with various settings and need to make MULTIPLE REQUESTS in a short time, please use the COMMENTS field to indicate the beginning and end of the total order. Staff will wait until the entire order comes through as indicated before beginning to process your request.

FOR EXAMPLE: on the first request type "ORDER BEGINS" in the comment field. On the last request type "ORDER ENDS" in the comment field.

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

Printing is performed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
General turnaround time is 24-48 hours, depending on staff availability.
Requests are only printed Monday through Thursday and early on Friday. Requests submitted Friday afternoon through Sunday will be processed as quickly as possible beginning on Monday.
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 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.

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We primarily notify you about this request through email.

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We do not make phone calls about your request unless repeated attempts to contact you via email are unsuccessful.

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What kind of paper would you like used for your request?

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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.

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

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Please provide any comments regarding this print. IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT SUBMITTING MULTIPLE REQUESTS: Are you making multiple requests in a short time period? Be sure to indicate below when your overall request begins and starts. Type "ORDER BEGINS" on the first request and "ORDER ENDS" on the final. This provides us a heads up to large requests so be can better plan printing and manage our time.

Estimated Total

Below is the anticipated total 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 from the average costs listed above. Upon completion, library staff will let you know the final cost.

Submit Your 3D Print Request

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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.

1st Color Choice(Required)

2nd Color Choice(Required)

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File Upload(Required)

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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Select a Model (Animals and Flexible)(Required)

Select a Model (Bluey)(Required)

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Select a Model (Harry Potter Wands)(Required)

Select a Model (Legend of Zelda)(Required)

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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.

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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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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:
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Events for week of February 9, 2026

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Redeem Your 3D Print Coupon

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Request a Purchase

Get Children's Book Recommendations

Get Book Recommendations

Contact a Library Administrator

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KPL Podcast

Submit a Large Format Print Request

Submit Your 3D Print Request

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!

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