Kirkwood Public Library, St. Louis

Name: Kirkwood Public Library
Address: 140 E Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, 63122, United States
Telephone: (314) 821-5770

#238 among attractions in St. Louis

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Facts and practical information

Kirkwood Public Library primarily serves residents of the city of Kirkwood, Missouri, USA. The library is operated independently, and is a part of the Municipal Library Consortium of St. Louis County, which connects it to 8 other independently operated libraries in neighboring St. Louis County municipalities. It is a member of the Downtown Special Business District and the Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce. In 1930, the Kirkwood Public Library helped to open the Ferguson Municipal Public Library by donating its initial first books. ()

Established: 1924 (100 years ago)Coordinates: 38°34'55"N, 90°24'16"W

Address

140 E Jefferson AveSt. Louis 63122 United States

Contact

(314) 821-5770

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Kirkwood Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Magic House, Grant's Trail, First Baptist Church of Meacham Park, Eliot Unitarian Chapel.

0.6 miS
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
The Magic House, St. Louis
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, The Magic House stands as a vibrant hub of imagination and learning, a museum designed with the young and the young-at-heart in mind. This enchanting establishment, which opened its doors in 1979, has since grown into an esteemed...
1 miSE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Trail
Grant's Trail, St. Louis
27 min walk • Nestled within the heart of St. Louis, Grant's Trail offers a serene escape for both nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil spot to unwind. This popular hiking trail, stretching over eight miles, is a well-paved path that meanders through scenic landscapes...
1.2 miS
Church
First Baptist Church of Meacham Park, Fenton
30 min walk • J. Milton Turner School, originally Meacham Park School, is a historic former school building in the Meacham Park neighborhood of Kirkwood, Missouri outside St. Louis. It served African American students during segregation and was named for James Milton Turner.
~430 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Eliot Unitarian Chapel, St. Louis
3 min walk • Eliot Unitarian Chapel is a historic church in Kirkwood, Missouri. The building was originally constructed for Grace Episcopal Church. It was built in 1859 in the Gothic Revival style.
0.4 miW
Area
Kirkwood, St. Louis
11 min walk • Kirkwood is an inner-ring western suburb of St. Louis located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 27,540. Founded in 1853, the city is named after James P. Kirkwood, builder of the Pacific Railroad through that city. It was the first planned suburb located west of the Mississippi River.
0.4 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Louis
11 min walk • Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church built in 1899, and located at 309 S. Harrison Avenue in Kirkwood, Missouri. It is the oldest Protestant church in Kirkwood. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kirkwood Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Eliot Unitarian Chapel, St. Louis (3 min walk), Kirkwood, St. Louis (11 min walk), Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Louis (11 min walk), The Magic House, St. Louis (15 min walk).

How to get to Kirkwood Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kirkwood Public Library:

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Kirkwood (4 min walk)

Kirkwood Public Library, St. Louis

Facts and practical information

Kirkwood Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

The Magic House, St. Louis

Grant's Trail, St. Louis

First Baptist Church of Meacham Park, Fenton

Eliot Unitarian Chapel, St. Louis

Kirkwood, St. Louis

Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Louis

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kirkwood Public Library?

How to get to Kirkwood Public Library by public transport?