Kirkwood Public Library, serving an area of 26,000 residents, has a collection of 80,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,300 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 17 employees, of whom 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $230,000. Patrons make 176,000 visits annually, and check out materials 310,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood Missouri 63122
Telephone
314-821-5770
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Belleville) Belleville Public Library
(Breese) Breese Public Library
(Brighton) Brighton Memorial Public Library
(Bunker Hill) Bunker Hill Public Library
(Cahokia) Cahokia Public Library
(Centreville) Centreville Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Kirkwood area
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Western Illinois Fair Griggsville IL June26-30 Loads of fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, rides, games, agricultural exhibits, animals, commercial vendors, kids activities, plus a whole lot more.
Italian Fest Collinsville IL September20-21 For over 25 years, Collinsville IL has been celebrating the Italian culture and heritage that our city was built on. The Fest is a family friendly event and there really is something for everyone.
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