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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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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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.

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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

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