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SUMMARY:Mystery Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between Mau – August.  We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 2 pm. \n\n\n\nMay 20  The Postscripts Murders by Elly Griffiths \n\n\n\nJune 17  This is Not a Game by Kelly Mullen \n\n\n\nJuly 15  The Grave Tattoo by Val McDermid \n\n\n\nAugust 19  The Librarians by Sherry Thomas
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/mystery-readers-book-club/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Community for Understanding and Hope Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This month we are reading The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride \n\n\n\nCopies 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! \n\n\n\nIn the quest to transform the Kirkwood area into a prejudice-free community of highly respectful individuals\, CFUH initiates ongoing dialogue and social interaction to create an environment of understanding and healing.  Questions? Email Joy Weese Moll at cfuhbookgroup@gmail.com \n\n\n\nThis group is co-sponsored by Kirkwood Public Library.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/community-for-understanding-and-hope-book-group-9/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Summer Library Dance Party! 
DESCRIPTION:Dance the longest 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\, spinning all the favs\,bring your tambourines /shakers/bongos to join in!
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/adult-teen-coloring-program/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Children's Programs,Teen Programs
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SUMMARY:Writers' Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Share\, discuss and edit your work with fellow writers! All written works are welcome\, be it poetry\, essays\, short stories\, or novel excerpts. This event is for adults only\, and registration is required. Please view our submission guidelines and register here.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/writers-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T200000
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SUMMARY:Author Event: David Levithan & Gabriel Duckels | The Fight of Our Lives
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to partner with Novel Neighbor for a Pride Panel celebrating bestselling authors\, David Levithan and Gabriel Duckels\, and their newest book The Fight of Our Lives! Register for the event on Novel Neighbor’s website. \n\n\n\nThere will be a signing line after the discussion for individuals to get books personalized. Individuals are welcome to bring books from home! \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:00pm. \n\n\n\nArrive early and visit our partner tables in the magazine area. St. Louis LGBT History Project\, PFLAG Greater St. Louis\, and the Kirkwood Human Rights Commission will all have tables with information. There will also be a community resources information table with information from groups like SQSH and MTUG. \n\n\n\nThis is a free event. \n\n\n\nAbout the book \n\n\n\nA thoughtful\, poignant look at the AIDS crisis in the United States that includes primary source interviews\, history\, medical research\, and cultural touchpoints. \n\n\n\nThe AIDS crisis in America is complex and composed of countless individual stories of grief\, love\, and advocacy. Its history shows the power of youth activism\, how creativity and community can be vehicles for social change\, and how bigotry and misinformation led to inequality in care. \n\n\n\nThe early days of the AIDS crisis saw LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities making strides in the fight for equality. As many people in positions of power were slow to act or actively didn’t pay attention until their own communities were affected\, the fight for equality turned into a fight for their lives. Grassroots efforts filled in gaps where mainstream medicine and politics failed\, and over time\, a cultural shift of awareness emerged\, which led to more research and more treatments. And while the disease has transitioned from a death sentence to one that people can live full lives with\, there are still people dying of HIV/AIDS today because they can’t access the care they need. The fight may have begun decades ago\, but is not yet over. \n\n\n\nAward-winning author David Levithan and University of Cambridge PhD Gabriel Duckels detail a brief history of the epidemic\, touching on key moments and figures\, such as Ryan White\, ACT UP\, Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci\, Pedro Zamora from MTV’s The Real World\, and the Names Quilt. Threaded throughout are poems\, essays\, and other creative works\, in addition to first-person interviews and narratives. The most important takeaway is that we must remember. We need to know what happened and why. Our voices are powerful\, and they can make a difference. \n\n\n\nAbout the authors \n\n\n\nDavid Levithan is the author of several books for young adults\, including Lambda Literary Award winner Two Boys Kissing; Every Day; Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist and Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares (co-authored with Rachel Cohn); Will Grayson\, Will Grayson (co-authored with John Green); and Boy Meets Boy. In 2016\, David received the Margaret A. Edwards Award for his significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature. \n\n\n\nGabriel Duckels is a writer and scholar based in Austin. He holds a PhD in Education from the University of Cambridge and teaches at Texas State University. \n\n\n\n\nRegister on Novel Neighbor’s Website
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/david-levithan-gabriel-duckels-panel/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Teen Programs
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SUMMARY:Picturing Progress: American Identity at the 1904 World’s Fair
DESCRIPTION:At the 1904 World’s Fair\, organizers and attendees looked back at the previous century while envisioning the new one ahead of them.  Before this 4th of July\,  join us to learn how the fair exemplified and shaped Americans’ national identity.  Between the memory of westward expansion\, America’s place on the world stage\, and the anticipation of emerging technology\, we’ll examine how the idea of progress dominated both the fair and America more broadly.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/picturing-progress-american-identity-at-the-1904-worlds-fair/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library @ 140 E Jefferson Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63122
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Memory Café: 150 years of the Eads Bridge
DESCRIPTION:This program will be provided by the Missouri History Museum.  The Eads Bridge\, built in 2024\, was the first\, largest and greatest of its kind when built. This presentation will tell the story of not only the bridge’s origins\, but also its life\, bearing witness to a century and a half of our city’s daily rhythms and monumental moments. Registration is not required but preferred
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/memory-cafe-150-years-of-the-eads-bridge/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Open-Mic Poetry and more!
DESCRIPTION:An Open- mic Poetry & more Event! All Art forms are welcome. Each participant will have 10 minutes to share. List will be available at entrance. 
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/open-mic-poetry-and-more/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:The Amblin’ Audiobook Club
DESCRIPTION:Step outside\, stretch your legs\, and enjoy the story you’re already listening to! Join us for a relaxed 30-minute walk over the lunch hour. We’ll meet at the Library (140 E. Jefferson Ave) and head out together—everyone brings their own audiobook\, podcast\, or whatever they’re currently enjoying. No assigned reading\, no pressure\, just fresh air\, light movement\, and good company. \n\n\n\nWe’ll leave promptly at 12:15 and be back at 12:45. \n\n\n\nThis club will take place the last Tuesday of the Month April – October. If it rains\, the event will be canceled that month. Register for updates and reminders.
URL:https://kplmo.org/event/the-amblin-audiobook-club-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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