Spanish Storytime
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 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.
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Learn More
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 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.
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. February 18 The Vanishing Place by Zoe Rankin March 18 The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer by Ragnar Jonasson April...
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 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 Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot 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...
Sign-up available January 15, 2026 Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday afternoon? Join the Card Game Club at the Kirkwood Public Library! You'll get to have fun, learn something new, and maybe even make some new friends! Each session we'll play a different card game. Program...
Come color with us! We’ll have some coloring pages and markers, crayons, and colored pencils available to use or feel free to bring your own materials. This event is open to teens and adults.
Monday, February 23, 2026. Ages 2-5 years Join us for storytime geared to ages 2-5.
Are you launching a startup or just getting your small business off the ground? Join us for Virtual Startup Office Hours, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask your burning questions and get expert guidance from a seasoned startup professional. This interactive Q&A session is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs looking...
We will create a Spring Gnome door decoration. Please only sign up one time.
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, Feb. 27, 2026
Discover how food choices can support brain health in this engaging session for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Together we’ll explore simple nutrition tips and watch a live cooking demonstration featuring a brain-boosting recipe. Participants will leave with practical ideas and a recipe to enjoy at home, nourishing...
Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come learn and play with other beginners! This event offers an engaging and social setting to both learn the rules and practice against other casual players. All skill levels are welcome–there will be unranked, open play, and chess rule sheets...
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.