Books for Babies
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:30 am. Age 6 months to 2 years. Books, lap bounces, songs, rhymes and more are what you’ll find at this storytime geared to 6 months- 2 years!
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:30 am. Age 6 months to 2 years. Books, lap bounces, songs, rhymes and more are what you’ll find at this storytime geared to 6 months- 2 years!
This month we are reading The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride 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 area into a...
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!
Monday, June 22, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Bring your little ones to learn Spanish! Hear some stories, sing songs, and do some activities with Gaby from Parents as Teachers. Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent...
Monday, June 22, 2026. Time: 7:00 pm Ages 0-12 years Join us for calm and relaxing Bedtime Storytime at the library! Wear your PJs if you want. Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent to...
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.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:30 am. Wacky Wednesdays at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Be prepared to laugh out loud and go “bananas” while watching Chef Banana’s entertaining magic show! Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating,...
Description forthcoming. Information tables from the following organizations will be available in the magazine area. St. Louis LGBT History Project, PFLAG, Kirkwood Human Rights Commission, Information from SQSH & MTUG (no table)
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:30 am. Age 6 months to 2 years. Books, lap bounces, songs, rhymes and more are what you’ll find at this storytime geared to 6 months- 2 years!
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...
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Written by Pete Broeder and performed by the River Bound Band, this song was performed live for the Kick-Off event of Summer Reading on May 16th, 2015.
Verse 1:
I checked out a book
Right away I got hooked
An adventure on the open sea
A harpoon would stick in the side of Moby Dick
At the Kirkwood Library
Chorus:
Oh, they call it the Kirkwood Library
And you can take it from me
It’s a great place to know your brain will learn and grow
At the Kirkwood Library
Verse 2:
I read about Eeyore
Tigger, Rabbit, Owl and more
There was a honey jar and lot of bees
It had Kanga & Rue and Winnie the Pooh
At the Kirkwood Library
— Chorus —
Verse 3:
Monster stories are my thing
Frankenstein and Stephen King
I read them anxiously
I must declare, they really make me scared
I get ’em from the Kirkwood Library
— Chorus —
Verse 4:
I like green eggs and ham
My name is Sam I am
I even like them in a tree
There’s a fox on the loose, someone call Dr. Seuss
At the Kirkwood Library
— Chorus —
In honor of Kirkwood Public Library’s 100th anniversary, we’re asking you to create art for a special-edition Centennial Celebration library card! Winning designs will be chosen for each age group: children, teen and adult.
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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.