Gain valuable perspective from local leaders shaping the future of the St. Louis region. This panel discussion brings together voices from across industries to share their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned on the path to effective leadership. Discover how they approach decision-making, community impact, and personal growth—and walk away inspired to apply their insights to […]
Our memory cafe is a place for individuals with memory loss and their care partners to engage in fun activities in a comfortable and supportive environment. This program will be provided by the Missouri History Museum. Learn some of the fascinating stories of the 1904 World’s Fair through visitor’s eyes, courtesy items from the […]
Monday, August 31, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5. Photos and videos may be taken during this program to highlight library events and share our library's story. By participating, you consent to Kirkwood Public Library using these images in print and digital materials, including social media. If you prefer not to […]
This Month's book is How to Read a Book by Monica Wood. 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.
Worried you don’t have the green thumb? Hesitant to start a garden? Can’t seem to keep your indoor plant healthy and thriving? Stop by the Plant MD table in the lobby of the Kirkwood Public Library! Volunteers from the St. Louis Horticultural Society will be here to answer any gardening or houseplant questions!
***This event will be offsite at St. Thomas, Holy Spirit, Lutheran Church, 3980 S Lindbergh Blvd, Sappington, MO 63127.*** Connect with local nonprofits at a networking fair designed to spark collaboration, new opportunities, and community connections. Then stay at 7PM for a brief presentation with Mel Lambert exploring how your leadership skills, passions, and experiences […]
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, […]
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.
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.
E. Umbrella Technology Policy— The Kirkwood Public Library strives to create a collection of technological and electronic items that are on the leading edge of trends, are in demand by our community, and promote accessibility. Evaluating and evolving this collection to meet the needs of our community is a priority. Items for the technology collection will be determined by staff.
KPL Technology Borrowing Guidelines:
Patron must have less than $10.00 in fines on their Library account.
For patrons under 18, a parent or guardian must be present to provide signed permission for check out.
Technology items may be placed on hold, but must be picked up and returned to Kirkwood Public Library.
The Library will not be held liable for any injuries or damage to self or personal property as a result of Technology item use. Individuals using Technology items agree that they do so at their own risk.
The Kirkwood Public Library is not responsible for breaches of personal information, or online accounts that may occur from an individual’s use of the Library’s Technology devices.
Overdue Fines and Replacement Costs:
Patrons are responsible for any overdue fines and replacement costs. Fines for overdue Technology items are $1.00 per day, per item up to $28. Replacement costs for Technology items plus a $5.00 processing fee will be charged at 28 days overdue. If an item is returned missing a part that can be replaced the patron will be charged the cost to replace that item as recorded in the item record or determined by library staff. A $10.00 fee will be assessed to patrons who reset or render unusable a device that can be restored. If the device is rendered completely unusable by the altering of settings the patron will be charged for the full replacement of the device.
Loan Periods and Renewals:
Technology items will check out for a period of 3 weeks with 3 renewals.
ARTICLE V.Collection Development Policy Of The Kirkwood Public Library
Section 6. Community Spotlight— The Kirkwood Public Library values local authors and encourages the inclusion of their work to the collection. Authors who are residents of Kirkwood or non-resident authors whose work features Kirkwood, MO may submit their book to the collection. Advanced Reading Copies and copies with non-traditional library- binding will not be added to the collection. Generally the work must be published in the last two years. Contributed items become property of the library and are subject to all of the Library’s Withdrawal Criteria and Gift policies.
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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
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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
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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 that has the following message.
2. On that page, click Sign In and enter your library card number and PIN.
● If you are eligible for conversion service, you will be granted access to complete the registration form.
● In you are ineligible for conversion service, you will encounter another error message merely stating that you do not have access to the page.
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.
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.
