Storytime
Monday, April 13, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Learn More
Monday, April 13, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Join as we discuss, Blue Remembered Earth by Alastair Reynolds. This is an in person event and will take place in the meeting room at the lower level of the library.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Time: 10:30 am Ages 2-5 years Join us for sensory storytime geared to ages 2-5. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a...
The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between January - April. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 2 pm. April 15 The Dentist by Tim Sullivan
Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026. Time: 7 - 8 PM We are a group of teens (ages 12-18) who discuss books, ideas for programs, and teen collections, and receive service hours for it! Plus, we always have treats and a time to connect with new friends. Meetings are held on the 3rd...
This month we are reading Forest of Noise: Poems by Mosab Abu Toha and Rifqa by Mohammed El-Kurd 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...
Saturday, April 18 at 2 PM. Ages:12-18 Compete in a series of absurd challenges designed to test your teamwork, coordination, and tolerance for silliness.
Monday, April 20, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Wednesday, April 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.
Create a work of art using watercolors and pressed flowers. Please only sign up one time.
Change is constant—and how you respond to it defines your leadership strength. In this session, explore why adaptability is essential to effective leadership and how to harness it as a strategic advantage. Learn to identify key stakeholders and early adopters, refine your message, and lead with agility to move your...
Need a moment to just relax? Each month we will have a themed packet with coloring sheets, drawing prompts, and puzzles. Patrons can stay and color in the library or take the packet home to enjoy later. Age: All Ages Time: All Day Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
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.

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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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