Mystery Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Away in a Manger by Rhys Bowen. This event will take place at Mike Duffy's Pub & Grill, 124 W. Jefferson, Kirkwood, MO
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Learn More
Join us for a discussion of Away in a Manger by Rhys Bowen. This event will take place at Mike Duffy's Pub & Grill, 124 W. Jefferson, Kirkwood, MO
Dance the shortest day of the year away! An event in which everyone has a reason to dance!There will be: DANCING! (non-critical/non-judgmental movements in a safe place) a table to make resolution/intention ribbons to dance with, DJ spinning all the favs,bring your tambourines /shakers/bongos to join in!
Join as we discuss, All the Murmuring Bones by AG Slatter. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.
This Month's book is James by Percival Everett. Our Reader's Circle Book Club is run by our library Volunteers. They meet 5 times per year at 1PM in the lower level meeting room. Open to everyone.
If you knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, or do any other fiber crafts, unwind at our monthly Stitching Club! Bring the project you’ve been neglecting or your fresh ideas for a new piece. Maybe you’ll even learn something new! All levels of experience are welcome.
Make an appointment to have one-on-one instruction from a reference librarian on how to get started using Ancestry.com Library Edition, including tips and tricks on how to evaluate records. Please bring any information you have about one grandparent or great-grandparent that you’d like to know more about, so we can...
The title for this month is to be determined by our One Author, One Kirkwood pick! Copies of this title can be found at the Kirkwood Public Library. Check if one is available by calling 314-821-5770 and selecting option 3 or emailing mel@kplmo.org! In the quest to transform the Kirkwood...
This event provides a live model and is a non-instructional event. Participants bring their own drawing and/or painting supplies. The event will begin with shorter poses and end with a long half an hour pose.
Find out how to find money for college! We’ll talk about grant searching tools, state funds, and more. Great for those getting ready to go to college, grad students, and even continuing education.
January can feel like a dreary, cold month. This memory cafe will focus on adding some fun to the end of the month. This will be a time to relax and enjoy each other as we do a little music bingo, talk about the great snows where you grew up,...
Join as we discuss, Blindsight by Peter Watts. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.
The story of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis covers 352 years of history, illuminating key moments and tracing the development and the establishment of St. Louis, the influence of Catholicism, and the building of the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (the Old Cathedral) (1834), St. John the...
VHS Conversion Service Important Notice
To be eligible for our VHS conversion service you must live in the library taxing districts* of Kirkwood Public Library or other MLC libraries. To help verify your eligibility, we have moved our VHS registration form onto our library’s online catalog. This new page requires sign in with your library card and will only display to patrons who match our eligibility requirements as indicated on your library account.
Follow the steps below to access and complete the form.
1. Click the registration button below. You will be directed to an error page on the library’s online catalog.

2. Click Sign In and enter your library card number and PIN.
If you are not granted access to the page but believe that you should be, please contact the IT dept at (314) 821-5770, option 5 to verify that your library account is accurate.
* Library taxing districts do not always match those of schools or confine to city boundaries. Therefore it is possible you live in an area around Kirkwood or another MLC library but your library taxing district may belong to the county library.
Group 2: Youth Services Event Volunteer: This is perfect for someone that wants to help us put on events for kids and teens! Duties include program preparation, helping at specific events such as storytime, and assisting during library programs with staff.
Group 3: Behind the Scenes Volunteer: A fit if you enjoy independent projects like shelving books, helping us keep the room inviting and tidy, refilling book displays, helping with behind the scenes Summer Reading prep including couponing, supply preparation, and more!
Group 4: Office Assistant: Work in the library admin office on light clerical duties such as scanning and stickering books. Great if you want some office/organizing experience!
Group 5: Mural Project: Help us design a library mural on the outside fence. If you love creative projects, painting and teamwork, this group is for you!

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The Kirkwood Public Library maintains a meeting room for Library sponsored programs consistent with its mission “to inspire a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity, for a more prosperous and connected community.” The Kirkwood Public Library welcomes outside organizations or individuals interested in presenting at the Library. Events must be offered virtually and may be done so at the discretion of library managers. This selection will be based on public service needs and other activities scheduled.