friends of the - kirkwood public library
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Kirkwood Public LibraryBoard of TrusteesJames Diel PresidentJamie Reyes-Jones Vice PresidentDon Lemonds Treasurer Erma Reid SecretaryJackie BaileyTasha KnightNathan Leming Paul PaeseRonni Zagora Thank you for your service!
Library AdministrationSarah S. Erwin Library DirectorLisa Henry Director of OperationsNick O’Neal Director of Technology & Online ServicesEmma DeLooze-Klein Director of Adult & Community ServicesBonnie Petersen Director of Technical ServicesCourtney Flesch Director of Customer ServiceLynn Bosso Director of Youth ServicesChelsea Bedley Asst. Director of Youth ServicesBill O’Bright Operations Assistant
Mission - The Kirkwood Public Library inspires a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity, for a more prosperous and connected community.
A special thank you to the Friends of Kirkwood Public Library for their extremely generous donation of$40,325 in fiscal year 2015. These gifts helped to fund new shelving in the teen room, teen video games,One Book, One Kirkwood supplies, display slat wall for children’s room, funds for outreach kits, Crayolaipad furniture for the children’s room and several staff training opportunities.All are welcome to join the Friends!
Kirkwood Public Library
Friends of theFriends Officers:Liz Walker, PresidentNancy Prendergast, SecretarySilva Madeo, Treasurer
Vision - We envision a Kirkwood in which our community members have theresources, space, and inspiration to pursue a life of learning and creating.KPL is a hub – a go-to resource for community members and a place wherecommunity life happens. We are recognized as a leader among communitylibraries.
Values - Enjoyment • Ownership • Innovation • Engagement • Learning
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Visits1,013
Items Used3,218
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Revenue Property Taxes $2,138,521
Fees and Fines $103,053Grants and Gifts $111,720Investment Income (572)Other Income $22,028
Total $2,374,750
ExpensesPersonnel $959,886Library Materials $350,498Administrative Services $110,449Utilities and Services $151,877Consortium $30,069Capital Outlay $42,245Debt Service $451,184Total $2,096,208
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90 In House1,863 Attendees
55 Away524 Attendees
67 In House682 Attendees
8 Away511 Attendees
299 In House11,324 Attendees
368 Away11,278 Attendees
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With input from the community,trustees and staff, the Library
completed a 2015-2018Strategic Plan that included arevised Mission Statement as
well as Vision and ValueStatements.
IT Staff developed a one-on-one training program for Library
patrons called Grab-A-Geek.This program allows patrons to
get individualized help fromLibrary staff just by making an
appointment.
Replaced the Library’s wirelessnetwork with a grant from the
Institute of Museum and LibraryServices under the provisions of
the Library Services andTechnology Act as administeredby the Missouri State Library, a
division of the Office of theSecretary of State.
Expansion of AdultProgramming through new
series for adults including aBook Club at a local pub
(Books on Tap), CrAfter Workcrafting series, and Adult
Winter Reading Program.
Expansion of Youthprogramming through WeeklyReading Buddies, Books and
Blocks, Music & Movement,and book kits for Kirkwood
Parents as Teachers.
GONE GIRL AMERICAN SNIPER 50 SHADES OF GREY SELMA STILL ALICE
ADVENTURESOF BEEKLE
THE DAY THE CRAYONSCAME HOME
WHAT PETSHOULD I GET?
THE BOOK WITHNO PICTURES
YOUR BABY’S FIRSTWORD WILL BE DADA
THE LEGOMOVIE
HOW TO TRAINYOUR DRAGON 2 DOLPHIN TALE 2 BIG HERO 6 THE BOXTROLLS
PETE THE CAT SPLAT THE CAT CHARLIE THE RANCH DOG FLY GUY FROZEN
ALL THE LIGHT WECANNOT SEE
THE GIRLON THE TRAIN
FINDERSKEEPERS
GO SET AWATCHMAN
GRAYMOUNTAIN