KPL Podcast

Hello again, In this week's episode Ryan and Jigisha discuss upcoming virtual programs, more new services, and their thoughts on movie adaptations of books. Enjoy and don't forget Summer Reading just started and you can signup at the Kirkwood Library webpage.

It's the start of summer reading on May 16. We'll tell you how to sign up for summer reading for both you and your kids. The library is offering a new service called remote IT for patrons that need remote tech help. In addition, Ryan and Jigisha tell you about some of the books coming out this summer that they are looking forward to reading. Throughout the podcast, there is a narration of The Million Dollar Bond Robbery by Agatha Christie.

Ryan and Jigisha are back with another weekly episode. This week they discuss Creativebug, a subscription service provided by the library for patrons. If you're a creative person that likes to make things then check out CreativeBug at www.kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org. Programming is back, it's happening virtually. Visit our website and click on calendar of events. You'll be able to see what's available and register for the program you wish to attend virtually. Lastly, Ryan and Jigisha talk about International Nurses Day (May 12) and Star Wars day (May 4th) and give books and movie recommendations based on both.

We're back with another great episode. May 4- May 10 2020 is children's book week. We interview local children's book author Amy Sklansky about her new book "These Little Piggies go to the Beach" and Amy reads two her poems titled: "Sweet Hearts" and "My Pet Poem". We discuss the various social media programming from the youth department and lastly Ryan and Jigisha discuss some of their favorite children's books.

Hi Everyone, We're back with another episode of the KPL podcast. This week we bring you a previously recorded interview with colleague Dan Sullivan and music recommendations that we have on our playlist. Have a listen and learn something new about artists and/or music genres you may not know.

This week's episode is about wellness for you during the quarantine. We have two interviews, one with colleague Laurel Hayes. She talks about meditation and it's benefits. Laurel has a daily meditation open to everyone. We also speak to Theresa Ebling about staying healthy. She provided us with a list of useful resources that are listed below. Lastly, Ryan and Jigisha talk about other podcasts that they listen to and that their coworkers recommend.

Hello, We're back with another episode of the KPL podcast. In this episode we suggest websites that will keep you informed of the COVID19 virus and also information about the City of Kirkwood. The library wants to know what you are doing during the quarantine and what your fellow Kirkwood residents are doing. The library created an archive that you can submit documents, pictures, audio files and video files. Here is the website for submission: https://kirkwood.librariesshare.com/kirkwoodarchives/ . Please share and let us know what you are doing.

It's April, that means it's National Poetry Month. In this episode we interview authors Alison C. Rollins about her new poetry book Library of Small Catastrophes. She's a St. Louis native and a fellow librarian. We also interview mystery writer and St Louis native Elaine Viets about her new book, A Star is Dead. It is book 4 of the Death Investigator Series. In addition, Ryan and I discuss our favorite non-fiction books. It's a packed episode, please have a listen.

Hello, We have another supplemental episode of the KPL podcast. Please join librarians Jigisha and Ryan while they discuss informational resources for COVID19 pandemic, various databases available to through the KPL website. We'll explain our fun new feature Dial-a-story and a PSA on scams that may be happening during the lockdown. Lastly, we have some movie recommendations for you.