Since 1978, Friends of the Kirkwood Public Library have raised funds and donated thousands of volunteer hours. As of July 1, 2010 almost $600,000 has been donated to the Library, in addition to over $40,000 to the Kirkwood Public Library Foundation and countless volunteer hours have been provided by the Friends. Proceeds from memberships, contributions, the Book Fair, Books & Beyond Gift Shop and other special events have enabled the Friends to fund:

• Acquisition of books, books, and more books.
• A variety of outstanding programs of literary and historic interest.
• Increasing the endowment fund.
• Purchase of new furniture and shelving for the children's room.
• Continuing education for Library staff.
• On-line Book Club
• Purchase of book drops
• Purchase of CD cabinets
• Funding to create Preschool Learning Kits.
• Landscaping for renovated building
• Purchase of Windsor chairs
• Purchase of digital camera and video camera
• Toddler computers in children’s room